Rebuilding (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Rebuilding is a 2025 drama directed by Max Walker-Silverman, starring Josh O'Connor as Dusty, Amy Madigan and Lily LaTorre. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $517,543 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Performance at the Spirit Awards 2026. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Max Walker-Silverman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Present Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rebuilding About?
The premise of Rebuilding without spoilers.
A gently humanist portrait of the American West by Max Walker‑Silverman (A Love Song). Dusty (Josh O’Connor), a quiet divorced father, loses his ranch to a wildfire and moves to a government‑run trailer park. There he finds comfort among neighbors who also lost homes, forming a small community as they each try to rebuild their lives.
Rebuilding Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- domestic drama
- cowboy
- ranch
- father daughter relationship
- wildfire
- feature length film
- forest fire
- feature length
- divorced father
- fema camp
- horse
- grave
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- reading a book
- funeral
- loss of grandmother
- loss of mother
- bank
- photograph
- cow
- friendship
- written by director
- neighbor
- trampoline
- fema
- horseback riding
- eviction notice
- trailer
- cemetery
- death of grandmother
- one word title
- genealogy
- library
- little girl
- death
- thunderstorm
- death of mother
Rebuilding Cast & Characters
Josh O'Connor leads the cast as Dusty, with Amy Madigan as Bess and Lily LaTorre as Callie-Rose. Directed by Max Walker-Silverman; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Max Walker-Silverman
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Josh O'Connor as Dusty -
Amy Madigan as Bess -
Lily LaTorre as Callie-Rose - Jefferson Mays as Mr. Cassidy
Also Starring in Rebuilding
· 14 more- Christopher Young Rick
- Meghann Fahy Ruby
- Kali Reis Mila
- Sam Engbring Robbie
- Kathy Rose Esmeralda
- Eli Malouff Auctioneer
- Zeilyanna Martinez Lucy
- Taresa Ott Beiriger Peggy
- Dwight Mondragon Louis
- David Bright Art
- Nancy Morlan Gertie
- Binky Griptite Derrick
- Jeanine London Darla
- Jules Reid FEMA Official
More from Max Walker-Silverman
More films directed by Max Walker-Silverman: Chuj Boys of Summer and Lefty/Righty.
Rebuilding Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rebuilding 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 81/100, strongest in character & emotion (90) and weakest in story & flow (70).
Rebuilding Echo Score Breakdown
Rebuilding presents a largely affirmative critical and audience response, driven by its restrained direction and strong central performance. Reviewers highlight the film’s compassionate portrayal of community resilience and its visual poise, though some note a meandering pace and limited narrative resolution. The cumulative effect is a thoughtful, aesthetically pleasing work that resonates on an emotional level, resulting in a solid overall rating.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 88
In terms of art and craft, the film is frequently commended for its patient camerawork, understated editing, and striking mountain imagery. Critics and users alike reference the cinematography as “beautifully shot” and the overall visual style as cohesive and evocative. A few notes mention a low‑key tone that can feel affecting, but the consensus is that the craftsmanship elevates the material.
- Character & Emotion 90
When it comes to character and emotion, Josh O'Connor’s performance is repeatedly described as nuanced, fragile, and authentically human. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the protagonist’s struggle and the genuine community bonds portrayed. The acting is cited as a primary strength, with only minimal critique about occasional reticence, leading to a high assessment of the film’s emotional core.
- Story & Flow 70
The story and flow receive mixed appraisal, praised for originality and thematic relevance but criticized for sluggish pacing and an ambiguous conclusion. Critics note the film’s quiet, slice‑of‑life structure, while some audience members point out a lack of clear plot progression. This balance of thoughtful storytelling and pacing concerns yields a moderate score.
- Sensory Experience 80
Sensory experience is highlighted through the film’s soundscape and visual palette, with multiple reviewers mentioning a resonant soundtrack and immersive natural scenery. The audio‑visual design complements the narrative’s tone, though explicit commentary on sound design is limited. Overall, the sensory elements are seen as cohesive and supportive of the film’s mood.
- Rewatch Factor 75
Rewatch factor reflects strong emotional impact and lasting appeal for many viewers, who cite the film as a favorite indie of the year and note its poignant resonance. Conversely, some find the deliberate pacing and open ending reduce repeat viewing interest. The net impression suggests decent replay value, especially for audiences drawn to its heartfelt themes.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
2852 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
23878 ratings
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Rebuilding Box Office
Rebuilding grossed $517,543 worldwide. $153,326 came from the US and Canada and $364,217 (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$517.5K
- US & Canada
- $153.3K
- International
- $364.2K
Rebuilding Awards & Nominations
Rebuilding earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Performance at the Spirit Awards 2026.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2026 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance – Kali Reis
Rebuilding Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Clip Reborn
- Clip Cowboy
- Featurette Meet the Artist 2025: Max Walker-Silverman on “Rebuilding”
- Featurette Levon Helms "Wide River to Cross"
Rebuilding Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “리빌딩” and “重建”.
- Also known as
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- 리빌딩
- 重建
- Відновлення
- Перестройка
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Articles About Rebuilding
Our article about Rebuilding: “Rebuilding (2025) Review, Critics Opinions & Audience Reception – Performance, Storytelling & Western Drama Analysis”.
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Rebuilding FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rebuilding, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rebuilding?
Rebuilding runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Rebuilding released?
Rebuilding was released on November 14, 2025.
Who directed Rebuilding?
Rebuilding was directed by Max Walker-Silverman.
More films by Max Walker-Silverman Who is in the cast of Rebuilding?
Rebuilding stars Josh O'Connor as Dusty, Amy Madigan as Bess and Lily LaTorre as Callie-Rose, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Rebuilding make at the box office?
Rebuilding grossed $517,543 worldwide ($153,326 domestic, $364,217 international).
How is Rebuilding rated?
Rebuilding has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Rebuilding nominated for any awards?
Rebuilding received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Rebuilding have a post-credit scene?
No. Rebuilding has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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