Release October 9, 2026
Director and Writer: Chris Rock
Starring: Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, Chris Rock
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Run time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Fame and Family, Family and Fame
Chris Rock’s new film MISTY GREEN takes you on a journey with Misty Green (Rosalind Eleazar) determined to recreate the Hollywood success of her past. Zach (Adam Driver), a so-called friend of Misty. She seeks the help of Randy (Topher Grace), her former talent agent,
Jay Green (Daniel Kaluuya), Misty's brother, who knows a thing or two about the criminal justice system, Naomi (Anna Kendrick), what everyone needs in Hollywood, a friend, and Jordan (Chris Rock), a casting director that knows Misty from her glory days.
Misty is faced with many choices. She is pulled towards nurturing and the need of family with Jay’s challenges.
Is family those related by blood or love? The film evokes the question; would you do anything for fame or family?
MISTY GREEN remined me of Norma Desmond in the 1950 film SUNSET BLVD. And begs the question, when is it time to leave the stage and lights behind?
MISTY GREEN is a good film that tells the story.
What stands out to me is her love for her brother, Jay, and her bond with Naomi.
Chris Rock’s direction of the film helps to explain Misty’s story. And his script provides dialogue, plot, credible, unpredictable)
Cinematographer Kira Kelly captures the lows and highs of Misty.
Editor Adam Dicterow keeps the flows from scene to scene.
The costume design fits the time and style of the movie. A good reminder of 2026.
They could not have chosen a better location than Hollywood for the film. It gives the real effect of the days in the life of an actress. You have Hollywood Boulevard, Fox Studios backlot. Great reminders of Hollywood.location
The score from Marcus Miller works well with the scenes and provides the backdrop the comedy and drama of a life of an actress.
As with any actress, MISTY GREEN leaves you with the question, how far are you willing to go for fame and fortune?
Distributor: A24
Producers: Peter Rice, Chris Rock, David Worthen Brooks, Victoria Thomas
Production Companies: Macro Film Studios, Confluential Films
Run time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Starring: Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, Chris Rock
Director and Writer: Chris Rock
Cinematographer: Kira Kelly
Editor: Adam Dicterow
Music: Marcus Miller