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Waltzing with Brando

Waltzing with Brando

2024Movie⏱️ 1h 44m
Drama
5.9
IMDB Rating
1,058 votes

Marlon Brando pulls idealistic Los Angeles architect Bernard Judge from his ordinary life and persuades him to design the world's first ecologically perfect retreat on a tiny, inhospitable Tahitian island.

Director
Bill Fishman
Writers
Bernard Judge, Bill Fishman
Stars
Billy Zane, Jon Heder, Camille Razat
Release Date
November 4, 2025
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 12
Reviews
📋 7.8K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Billy Zane
Billy Zane
as Marlon Brando
Jon Heder
Jon Heder
as Bernard Judge
Camille Razat
Camille Razat
as Michelle
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Bill Davis
as Dick Cavett Show Announcer
Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett
as Self
George Psarras
George Psarras
as Ron
Rob Corddry
Rob Corddry
as Jack Bellin
Alaina Huffman
Alaina Huffman
as Dana
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Ava Zane
as Sabrina
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Ha'anui Bellais
as Captain Sui

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Filming Location
Tetiaroa, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Production
Deano Productions, Fallout Entertainment, Billy Zane Productions

🏷️ Keywords

starmarlon brando characterskinny dippingabandoned islandisland

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Bromantic Comedy Anyone?
by streubertyler2025-09-18
8/10

"This film serves as Marlon Brando's quintessential biopic of the last half of his life, that's still quite captivating whether or not you know who he is. Billy Zane is absolutely transcendent; there were many times that I forgot that Marlon Brando wasn't actually on the screen. What caught me by surprise, however, was that it was not just a biopic about Brando, but also documented the budding friendship between Marlon Brando and Jon Heder's character. The chemistry between Zane and Heder is palpable and really serves as the glue for the movie in its entirety. I would love t..."

💡 Did You Know?

On December 17, 2024, the film appeared on the 97th Academy Awards shortlist of ten titles qualifying in the category of Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

📖 Synopsis

Marlon Brando pulls idealistic Los Angeles architect Bernard Judge from his ordinary life and persuades him to design the world's first ecologically perfect retreat on a tiny, inhospitable Tahitian island.