Influenced (film)
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| Directed by | Rachel Israel |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Vecchione |
| Edited by | Michael Berenbaum |
| Music by | Josh Landau |
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Running time | 88 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Influenced is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Rachel Israel from a screenplay by Jill Kargman, Carol Hartsell and Sean Crespo. It stars Kargman, Laura Bell Bundy, Justin Bartha, Eugene Cordero, Clara Wong, Nathan Lee Graham, Christine Taylor, Jessica Capshaw, David Krumholtz and Dan Hedaya.
It had its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on January 18, 2026.
Cast
- Jill Kargman as Dzanielle
- Gwyneth Paltrow as herself
- Drew Barrymore as herself
- Jason Biggs
- David Krumholtz as Gary
- Christine Taylor
- Jessica Capshaw
- Justin Bartha as Jordan
- Laura Bell Bundy
- Eugene Cordero as Yuki
- Clara Wong as Zhija Du
- Jenny Mollen as Liz Hittler
- Sol Miranda as Pillar
- Olli Haaskivi as Mike
- Nathan Lee Graham as Connor
- Dan Hedaya
- Rebecca Naomi Jones as Pam
- Mindy Cohn as Tess
- Judd Goodstein as Jared
- Ellie Biron as Dakota
- Matt Damon as himself
Production
In July 2024, it was announced Jill Kargman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Jason Biggs, David Krumholtz, Christine Taylor, Jessica Capshaw, Justin Bartha, Laura Bell Bundy, Eugene Cordero, Clara Wong, Jenny Mollen, Sol Miranda, Olli Haaskivi Nathan Lee Graham and Dan Hedaya had joined the cast of the film, with Rachel Israel directing from a screenplay by Kargman, Carol Hartsell and Sean Crespo. Principal photography had concluded in New York.[2]
Release
Influenced had its world premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on January 18, 2026.[3][4] It will also screen at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 25, 2026.[5] Menemsha Films and Brainstorm Media will distribute the film in the United States.[6]
References
- ^ "Influenced". Miami Jewish Film Festival. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 10, 2024). "Jill Kargman, David Krumholtz, Justin Bartha & Christine Taylor To Topline Comedy 'Miracle On 74th Street'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Miami Jewish Film Festival Announces 29th Robust Lineup". Miamiartzine. December 11, 2025. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Miami Jewish Film Festival - Influenced". Miami Jewish Film Festivalaccess-date=January 24, 2026.
- ^ "AJFF Unveils Official Selections for 26th Edition". Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Smart, Jack (February 12, 2026). "See Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Drew Barrymore Pop Up in Jill Kargman's Hilarious Influenced Trailer (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
External links
- Influenced at IMDb