I Care a Lot

Marla Grayson has carved out a lucrative niche as a court appointed guardian who drains the savings of vulnerable seniors, exploiting legal loopholes and a compliant system. She surrounds herself with a quick thinking accomplice and a veneer of propriety, presenting a spotless front while siphoning funds from her wards. When her new target, a rich, stubborn older woman with a fierce sense of independence emerges, the con artist finds that her usual playbook may not fit this mark. The situation escalates as blackmail, violence, and high stakes battles over control pull Marla into a dangerous tangle with powerful enemies, testing just how far she will go to keep the prize. The chase tests nerve and ethics where trust shatters.

Directed by J Blakeson, I Care a Lot is an original crime drama with dark humor. Rosamund Pike plays Marla Grayson, Peter Dinklage appears as Roman Lunyov, and the film premiered on Netflix in 2021 to strong notices upon release.

I Care a Lot attracted attention for its piercing portrayal of a ruthless guardian and a clash with old age stereotypes. The film sparked conversations about elder care policies and the extremes of self interest, while Pike's icy performance fueled social media discussions and comparisons to other antiheroes in culture.

Critics noted the film's brisk, satirical tone and sharp social critique, balancing tense heist elements with dark humor. The central themes include greed, control, and the fragility of agency, filmed with a polished, glossy aesthetic that heightens the sense of danger behind ordinary routines. It questions how far people risk.

Box office performance was modest as the film released primarily through streaming with a brief theatrical window. Netflix support meant grosses aren’t routinely highlighted, and the release is better known for streaming viewership than numbers, a reminder of predatory guardianship.