Ezra

Max Bernal is a stand up comic who lives under his father Stan's roof while trying to co parent Ezra, his autistic son, with his ex wife. When the terms of Ezra's care and future are put up for discussion, Max finds himself flung into a messy, heartfelt tug of war between desire and responsibility. To clear the air and protect Ezra, the pair set off on a cross country road trip that feels like a test of patience, pride, and possibility. The miles melt away as they meet strangers, confront old wounds, and discover quiet strengths they didn’t know they had. The trip reshapes how they define family and hope, in ways neither expected. Their bond deepens through honesty.

Directed by Tony Goldwyn from a script by Tony Spiridakis, Ezra adapts Spiridakis's character driven ideas into a road trip comedy drama. The project rides a modest 5 million budget into a grounded, intimate look at family and resilience today.

Ezra earned 3,046,741 worldwide, against a 5,000,000 budget. While not a box office smash, the film found a niche audience and earned attention for its performances and sensitive portrayal of autistic character dynamics and its heartwarming humor for diverse audiences.

As of release, Ezra has not been named for major awards. Critics highlighted the performances especially Cannavale and De Niro, while praising the film's honesty about parenthood and disability. The absence of widespread nominations doesn't diminish its craft or its earnest, human stories. Its intimate scope invites reflection on family.

Critics describe the tone as a balanced blend of humor and pathos, with a focus on the complexities of caregiving and imperfect parental bonds. The movie leans into warmth rather than sentimentality, inviting viewers to consider how resilience, patience, and open communication shape a family on the road together again.