The Florida Project 2017
"Find your kingdom."
Sean Baker's *The Florida Project (2017)* paints a vibrant yet fragile portrait of childhood against the backdrop of economic hardship.
Director: Sean Baker
Cast
Brooklynn Prince
Moonee
Bria Vinaite
Halley
Willem Dafoe
Bobby
Christopher Rivera
Scooty
Valeria Cotto
Jancey
Mela Murder
Ashley
Josie Olivo
Grandma Stacy
Caleb Landry Jones
Jack
Aiden Malik
Dicky
Edward Pagan
Dicky's Dad
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Florida Project (2017) about?
The film follows Moonee, a spirited six-year-old living in a budget motel outside Disney World. While she and her friends embrace the freedom of summer, their families grapple with financial instability. Through Moonee's eyes, the movie explores the beauty and fragility of childhood in the face of adversity.
Who directed The Florida Project?
Sean Baker directed *The Florida Project*. Known for his intimate, humanistic storytelling, Baker crafts a visually stunning and emotionally raw portrait of modern America.
Who stars in The Florida Project?
The film stars Brooklynn Prince as Moonee, Bria Vinaite as her mother Halley, and Willem Dafoe as the motel manager Bobby, with standout performances from Christopher Rivera and Valeria Cotto among the young cast.
Is The Florida Project (2017) worth watching?
Absolutely. With its heartfelt performances, especially from Dafoe, and Baker's sensitive direction, *The Florida Project* offers a rare blend of humor, warmth, and melancholy. It's a must-watch for fans of character-driven dramas that linger long after the credits roll.
How long is The Florida Project?
The Florida Project runs for 112 minutes.
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About The Florida Project (2017) — A poignant drama of childhood wonder and hardship
Sean Baker's *The Florida Project (2017)* paints a vibrant yet fragile portrait of childhood against the backdrop of economic hardship. Through the eyes of six-year-old Moonee, played with magnetic energy by Brooklynn Prince, the film captures the raw wonder and limitless imagination of youth. Nestled in a budget motel outside Disney World, Moonee and her spirited friends carve out their own kingdom of summer adventures, oblivious to the struggles of the adults around them—especially her single mother Halley, vividly portrayed by Bria Vinaite. Willem Dafoe delivers a career-best performance as Bobby, the motel manager caught between compassion and the harsh realities of his job.
At its heart, this drama explores themes of resilience, poverty, and the fleeting innocence of childhood. Baker crafts an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and poignant, blending the magic of unfettered childhood with the gritty undercurrents of survival. The Florida Project isn't just a story about hard times; it's a celebration of how kids find joy and purpose in the most unexpected places.
