Told from the woman's perspective, the story of a couple trying to reclaim the life and love they once knew and pick up the pieces of a past that may be too far gone.

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Cast

Jessica Chastain

Eleanor Rigby

James McAvoy

Conor

Viola Davis

Professor Lillian Friedman

Isabelle Huppert

Mary Rigby

William Hurt

Julian Rigby

Jess Weixler

Katy Rigby

Bill Hader

Stuart

Katherine Waterston

Charlie

Sasha Eden

Coffee Truck Barista

Nina Arianda

Alexis

Jessica Chastain — Eleanor Rigby

Jessica Michelle Chastain (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress and film producer. Known for her roles in films with feminist themes, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.

James McAvoy — Conor

James McAvoy (born April 21, 1979) is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his feature film career began. His notable television work includes the thriller State of Play, science fiction miniseries Frank Herbert's Children of Dune and the channel 4s BAFTA award-winning series Shameless (British TV series).

Viola Davis — Professor Lillian Friedman

Viola Davis (/vaɪˈoʊlə/ vy-OH-lə; born August 11, 1965) is an American actress and film producer. Her accolades include both the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017. The New York Times ranked her ninth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century (2020). Davis received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2025.