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Magazine Dreams

2025, Movie, 2h 4min

Aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox struggles to find human connection in this exploration of celebrity and violence. Nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of superstardom, not even the doctors who warn him of the permanent damage he causes to himself with his quest.

Country: United States

Director:

Elijah Bynum

Cast:

Bradley Stryker,

Haley Bennett,

Harriet Sansom Harris,

Mark Rhino Smith

Reviews

Critic Leah Greenblatt

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...Majors is impossible to look away from: a man who desperately needs the world to see him — and if they refuse, to feel his pain.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Critic Ricky Valero

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Jonathan Majors gives one of the best performances of the decade as Magazine Dreams is an anxiety-ridden ride that delivers a knockout punch.

Read full review at Ready Steady Cut

Critic Pat Brown

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At once a haunting portrait of a distinctly American psyche and an often nail-biting thriller...

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Benjamin Lee

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Jonathan Majors is a marvel in bruising bodybuilder drama.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Kate Erbland

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...a nerve-shredding character study that has already drawn copious comparisons to no less than “Taxi Driver.”

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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...a dark drama in the vein of “Taxi Driver,” Martin Scorsese’s film about a disturbed cabbie named Travis Bickle who projects his damage onto the world.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Frequently asked questions

What is Magazine Dreams about? Toggle content

In "Magazine Dreams," a young man named Killian Maddox struggles to find his place in the world, juggling his passion for bodybuilding with the challenges of living with a difficult grandfather and working a mundane job. Despite the obstacles in his path, Killian remains determined to achieve his dream of becoming a bodybuilding superstar, even as those around him question the cost to his health and well-being. Through his journey, Killian must confront the harsh realities of his life and decide just how far he's willing to go to achieve his goals.

Where can I stream Magazine Dreams? Toggle content

You can stream Magazine Dreams on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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When was Magazine Dreams released in theaters? Toggle content

Magazine Dreams was released in theaters on March 21, 2025.