Overview
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson
2h 1m
A teacher in an abusive marriage takes a job at a maximum security prison, where she falls for a charismatic inmate. The disastrous consequences call into question not only the nature of punishment and retribution, but the very limits of our humanity.
WRITERTim Blake NelsonSTARRINGAmanda Seyfried, Kevin Wayne, Scoot McNairy, Tim Blake NelsonGENREDrama
Post-production· due 2026
Overview
A film from Tim Blake Nelson, starring Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Wayne.
It’s expected in 2026.
GenreDrama
Runtime2h 1m
Release2026
Letterboxd · As of Oct 23
3.48
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Oct 22 | 3.49 |
| Oct 23 | 3.48 |
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Variety‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd’ Review: Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy Are Powerful in Tim Blake Nelson’s Twisty Dark-Side Prison SagaSep 15Deadline‘The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd’ Review: Amanda Seyfried’s Complex Portrayal Enriches Tim Blake Nelson’s Downbeat Prison Picture – Toronto Film FestivalSep 14IndieWire‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd’ Review: Amanda Seyfried Falls for a Convicted Killer in Tim Blake Nelson’s Sad and Sober Death Penalty DramaSep 13
ReleasePhiladelphia Film Festival To Honor Tim Blake Nelson For Artistic Achievement In DirectingDeadline · Oct 9
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‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd’ Review: Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy Are Powerful in Tim Blake Nelson’s Twisty Dark-Side Prison SagaVariety · Sep 15 · Reviews‘The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd’ Review: Amanda Seyfried’s Complex Portrayal Enriches Tim Blake Nelson’s Downbeat Prison Picture – Toronto Film Festival
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