At the Sea

At the Sea
Directed byKornél Mundruczó
Written byKata Wéber
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyYorick Le Saux
Edited by
Music by
  • Sacha Galperine
  • Evgueni Galperine
Production
companies
  • AR Content
  • Ryder Picture Company
  • Hammerstone Studios
Release date
  • February 16, 2026 (2026-02-16) (Berlinale)
Running time
112 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Hungary
LanguageEnglish

At the Sea is a 2026 drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó and written by Kata Wéber. Starring Amy Adams as Laura, it follows a middle-aged woman readjusting to life after rehab. It also stars Murray Bartlett, Brett Goldstein, Chloe East, Dan Levy, Jenny Slate, and Rainn Wilson, in supporting roles.

The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.[1]

Premise

After rehabilitation, Laura returns to her family's beach home, readjusting to her old life without her career that gave her identity. She faces her next chapter, forced to move on.

Cast

Production

In April 2024, it was announced that Kornél Mundruczó would be directing a drama film titled At the Sea with Kata Wéber writing the screenplay, and Amy Adams cast in the lead role as Laura.[2] In June, Murray Bartlett joined the cast.[3] The next month, Brett Goldstein, Chloe East, Dan Levy, Jenny Slate, and Rainn Wilson rounded out the cast of the film.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in late June 2024, in Boston and concluded on August 12.[4]

Release

At the Sea premiered at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2026.[5]

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 38% of 16 critics' reviews are positive.[6]

References

  1. ^ "At the Sea | Berlinale". www.berlinale.de. Archived from the original on February 14, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Amy Adams To Star In Drama 'At The Sea' From 'Pieces Of A Woman' Filmmakers Kornel Mundruczó & Kata Wéber". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 6, 2024). "Murray Bartlett To Co-Star Opposite Amy Adams In 'At The Sea'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (July 2, 2024). "Kornel Mundrucźo's 'At The Sea' Adds Brett Goldstein, Chloe East, Daniel Levy, Jenny Slate & Rainn Wilson". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "At The Sea - Berlinale". Berlin International Film Festival. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  6. ^ "At the Sea". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 21, 2026.