Overview
Babylon is a 2022 American epic period drama film directed by Damien Chazelle. The movie explores the rise and fall of characters in Hollywood during the late 1920s transition from silent films to sound pictures.
Cast and Characters
The film stars Brad Pitt as Manny Torres, Margot Robbie as Nellie LaRoy, and Diego Calva as Abel Torres. The ensemble includes Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li, and Tobey Maguire, portraying ambitious performers and industry figures navigating Hollywood's excesses and risks.
Box Office and Reception
Babylon received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office, with worldwide grosses around $63 million against a production budget of approximately $78 million. Critics noted its ambitious scope, intense scenes, and depiction of Hollywood's golden era, while audiences debated its length and graphic content.
