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Eddington (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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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.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
worldwide gross
$13.7M
Echo Score
68
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Eddington (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 28m (148 min)
Director
Ari Aster
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Western
Original language
English
Studio
A24
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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
  • contemporary
  • neighbor
  • desert
  • standoff
  • black comedy
  • 2020s
  • pandemic
  • political thriller
  • one word title
  • location in title
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Cast & crew

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.

Also Starring in Eddington

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From the director

More from Ari Aster

More films directed by Ari Aster, best-rated first: Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid and Basically.

Full filmography
Ratings

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).

68 /100

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.

Plot

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

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Box office

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.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.7M

55% of its budget back

US & Canada
$10.2M
International
$3.5M
Budget
$25M
US & Canada 74% Rest of the world 26%
Videos

Eddington Trailers & Videos

11 videos: 3 trailers, 4 teasers, 1 clip, 2 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 11 videos
Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer 2
  • Trailer Trailer #2
  • Teaser Teaser
  • Teaser Ted Garcia
Quiz

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

Cars in Eddington

34 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2015 Ford F-150.

All 34 cars
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe in Eddington 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Main role
  • 2015 Ford F-150 in Eddington 2015 Ford F-150 Important role
  • 2013 Ford Police Interceptor in Eddington 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Important role
  • 2020 Ford Transit in Eddington 2020 Ford Transit Important role
Details

Eddington Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Еддінгтон” and “에딩턴”.

Also known as
  • Еддінгтон
  • 에딩턴
  • Эддингтон
  • 爱丁顿
  • ادینگتون
  • Thị Trấn Trong Cơn Dịch
  • אדינגטון
  • 愛丁頓
  • إدينغتون
  • Едингтън

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FAQ

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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