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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

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In "Magazine Dreams," the journey of aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox unfolds as he navigates a world where fame and violence intertwine. Driven by an intense desire for stardom, he faces the harsh realities of his ambitions while struggling to form meaningful connections with those around him. Despite mounting warnings from medical professionals about the self-destructive path he treads, Killian remains undeterred in his quest for recognition and success. This poignant drama examines the lengths one will go to achieve their dreams, probing deep into themes of ambition, isolation, and the price of fame. As his story unfolds, viewers are invited to reflect on what it truly means to chase after a dream that becomes increasingly elusive.

Where can I stream Magazine Dreams? Toggle content

Magazine Dreams is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to Magazine Dreams? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Magazine Dreams include The Brutalist, Four Good Days, Aftersun, The Whale, Perfect Days, Nickel Boys.