Full Phil

Full Phil
Directed byQuentin Dupieux
Written byQuentin Dupieux
Produced byHugo Sélignac
Starring
CinematographyQuentin Dupieux
Edited byQuentin Dupieux
Music bySiriusmo
Production
companies
Distributed byDiaphana Distribution
Release date
  • 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17) (Cannes)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryFrance[1]
LanguageEnglish

Full Phil is a 2026 French absurdist comedy drama film written, edited and directed by Quentin Dupieux. It stars Woody Harrelson, Kristen Stewart, Emma Mackey, Charlotte Le Bon, Tim Heidecker, and Eric Wareheim.

The film had its world premiere at the Midnight Screenings section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May.[2]

Premise

A rich American industrialist's Paris trip with his estranged daughter Madeleine goes awry when French food, a vintage horror movie, and a meddling hotel worker interfere with their plans.

Cast

Production

In October 2025, principal photography began in Paris on a comedy drama film, written and directed by Quentin Dupieux, and starring Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart.[3] Later that month, Emma Mackey, Charlotte Le Bon, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, and Nassim Lyes rounded out the cast.[4] Filming wrapped on February 2, 2026.[5]

It marks Dupieux's first English-language film in nearly 13 years, following Wrong Cops (2013). The film was backed by Vixens, a Paris-based production banner.[6]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 68% based on 19 reviews, with an average rating of 5.2/10.[7] On Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, the film holds a score of 60/100 based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[8]

Phil de Semlyen of Time Out described Full Phil as a Buñuelian chamber piece and a “gonzo parenthood parable” exploring the emotional tension between an aging father and his adult daughter, combining absurd comedy with elements of body horror. [9] Pavel Snapkou of Showbiz by PS described the film as "completely insane and wild, but also genuinely funny and charming", noting its strong entertainment value and emotional undertones, even if its thematic ideas are not fully developed. [10] Elena Lazic of The Playlist argued that the film’s allegorical approach often feels blunt and didactic, criticizing its thematic execution and tonal shifts, while still acknowledging Quentin Dupieux’s continued interest in exploring parent–child relationships through surreal storytelling. [11]

References

  1. ^ a b "FULL PHIL". Festival de Cannes (in French). Retrieved 2026-05-06.
  2. ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
  3. ^ Marc, Christopher (October 1, 2025). "Apple Original Films Sets Release Date For Dark Comedy 'Outcome' Starring Keanu Reeves". The Playlist. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  4. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (October 6, 2025). "Studiocanal Boards Quentin Dupieux's Paris-Set Film 'Full Phil,' Starring Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart as Father and Daughter (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  5. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (February 2, 2026). "French Director Quentin Dupieux on 'Full Phil' Starring Kristen Stewart, Woody Harrelson: 'It's Like "Emily in Paris" in Hell — a Fever Dream, a Nightmare Version of It' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  6. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (May 13, 2026). "Vixens, Backer of 'Paper Tiger' and 'Full Phil', Launches Ambitious Slate With Films From Kim Chapiron, Nima Nourizadeh, Jessy Moussallem, Eva Vik and Yann Demange (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  7. ^ "Full Phil". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Full Phil Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  9. ^ Phil de Semlyen. "Full Phil". Time Out. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  10. ^ Pavel Snapkou. "Film Review: Full Phil by Quentin Dupieux (Cannes Film Festival 2026)". Showbiz by PS. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
  11. ^ Elena Lazic. "'Full Phil.' Review: Woody Harrelson & Kristen Stewart Get Pulled Into Quentin Dupieux's Bleak Absurdist Puzzle [Cannes]". The Playlist. Retrieved 2026-05-26.

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