Eddington (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Eddington is a 2025 comedy western directed by Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross, David Midthunder and Pedro Pascal. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes and earned $13.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
What Is Eddington About?
The premise of Eddington without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In May 2020, a tense standoff between Sheriff Ben Eddington (Joaquin Phoenix) and Mayor Lewis Battista (Pedro Pascal) escalates in the small town of Eddington, New Mexico. The conflict ignites long-simmering resentments, dividing the community and pitting residents against each other as personal and political tensions rise to a breaking point.
Eddington Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- contemporary western
- dark comedy
- sheriff
- small town
- cowboy
- 21st century
- mayor
- year 2020
- town
- coronavirus
- west
- covid 19
+10 more Show fewer
- contemporary
- neighbor
- desert
- standoff
- black comedy
- 2020s
- pandemic
- political thriller
- one word title
- location in title
Eddington Cast & Characters
Joaquin Phoenix leads the cast as Joe Cross, with David Midthunder as Santa Lupe Pueblo Sheriff and Pedro Pascal as Ted Garcia. Directed by Ari Aster; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ari Aster
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Clifton Collins Jr. as Lodge
Also Starring in Eddington
· 16 more- Matt Gomez Hidaka Eric Garcia
- Emma Stone Louise Cross
- Cameron Mann Brian
- Deirdre O'Connell Dawn
- Austin Butler Vernon
- Amélie Hoeferle Sarah
- Micheal Ward Michael
- William Belleau Officer Jiminez Butterfly
- Luke Grimes Guy
- Keith Jardine Muscular Man
- King Orba Warren
- Rachel de la Torre Paula
- Landall Goolsby Will
- Christine Hughes Tina
- Elise Falanga Nicolette
- David Pinter Thin, Tattooed Man
More from Ari Aster
More films directed by Ari Aster, best-rated first: Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid and Basically.
Eddington Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Eddington 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 68/100, strongest in rewatch factor (75) and weakest in character & emotion (45).
Eddington Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Eddington presents a rigorous and notably provocative exploration of societal anxieties but struggles with uneven execution. Its pointed thematic focus and the director’s ambitious tone yield incisive moments that resonate beyond the screening. However, the narrative coherence and character engagement falter under shifting registers and underdeveloped motivations. The film’s visual and tonal ambition remains its most compelling asset. Ultimately, the film’s boldness and lingering impact outweigh its structural shortcomings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
Art & Craft in Eddington displays audacious direction and precise visual framing alongside deliberate production design choices. The director’s focus on pointed imagery and measured editing underscores thematic cohesion, yet occasional tonal shifts lead to a sense of fragmentation. In terms of cinematography, the film employs stark compositions that reinforce its satirical edge. Overall, the craft is bold but unevenly integrated.
- Character & Emotion 45
The character dimension in Eddington suffers from underdeveloped motivations and a lack of emotional depth. Phoenix’s performance, while controlled, remains intentionally vague, which limits character empathy. Interpersonal dynamics seldom achieve resonance due to thinly sketched belief systems. Ultimately, the character work leaves the audience at a distance with minimal emotional investment.
- Story & Flow 65
When it comes to narrative structure, Eddington oscillates between incisive political satire and uneven tonal shifts. The plot’s originality and ambition yield thought-provoking sequences, yet pacing feels erratic and the cohesion between satirical and dramatic elements is inconsistent. While the film engages through provocative ideas, its partly coherent mishmash undermines sustained immersion. Overall, the story intrigues but falters in clarity.
- Sensory Experience 60
In terms of sensory experience, Eddington offers a stark sound design and a restrained soundtrack that amplify its satirical tone. The visual style employs high-contrast imagery and minimalist production elements to reinforce thematic intent. However, the audio-visual cohesion occasionally feels secondary to conceptual aims, limiting immersive impact. Overall, the sensory palette is engaging but not fully seamless.
- Rewatch Factor 75
When considering rewatch value, Eddington retains a provocative edge that encourages reflection on its satirical stance. Memorable sequences and lingering thematic questions invite further viewings, though narrative inconsistencies can diminish renewed engagement. The film’s ambitious ideas spark interest, but structural unevenness may hinder pleasure on repetition. Overall, it offers moderate replay appeal driven by conceptual strength.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
66157 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
551284 ratings
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Eddington Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Eddington from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the town of Eddington, New Mexico, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, a series of tense events unfold that reveal the complex relationships and societal divisions within the community. The story begins with Clifton-Collins-Jr portraying Lodge, a homeless man wandering the outskirts, mumbling incoherent words after a night of heavy drinking. His erratic behavior attracts attention, especially as he passes a sign for an upcoming data company called SolidGoldMagikarp, hinting at impending developments that may impact the town.
Full summary
The whole story of Eddington, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Eddington Box Office & Budget
Eddington grossed $13.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 55% of what it cost. $10.2 million came from the US and Canada and $3.5 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.7M
55% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.2M
- International
- $3.5M
- Budget
- $25M
Eddington Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 3 trailers, 4 teasers, 1 clip, 2 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Trailer Trailer #2
- Teaser Teaser
- Teaser Ted Garcia
How Well Do You Know Eddington?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Eddington
34 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2015 Ford F-150.
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2013 Ford Police Interceptor Important role -
2020 Ford Transit Important role
Eddington Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Еддінгтон” and “에딩턴”.
- Also known as
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- Еддінгтон
- 에딩턴
- Эддингтон
- 爱丁顿
- ادینگتون
- Thị Trấn Trong Cơn Dịch
- אדינגטון
- 愛丁頓
- إدينغتون
- Едингтън
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Articles About Eddington
Our article about Eddington: “Eddington Review 2025: Critical Reception and Fan Opinions on the Debut Thriller”.
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Eddington FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Eddington, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eddington?
Eddington runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was Eddington released?
Eddington was released on July 18, 2025.
Who directed Eddington?
Eddington was directed by Ari Aster.
More films by Ari Aster Who is in the cast of Eddington?
Eddington stars Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross, David Midthunder as Santa Lupe Pueblo Sheriff and Pedro Pascal as Ted Garcia, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Eddington make at the box office?
Eddington grossed $13.7 million worldwide ($10.2 million domestic, $3.5 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Eddington rated?
Eddington has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Eddington have a post-credit scene?
No. Eddington has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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