Benjamin (2020) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 85 min · English

Echo score 62

#3,114 25

Directed by

Simon Amstell

Starring

James Bloor, Joel Fry, Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard, Anna Chancellor, Arnab Chanda

Indie director Benjamin struggles with self-doubt while working on his second film. He finds comfort and connection with Noah, a charismatic French musician, and the two embark on a passionate romance. However, Benjamin's anxieties and insecurities escalate as the premiere of his film approaches, forcing him to confront questions about success, happiness, and the possibility of professional failure. The pressure weighs heavily as he wonders if his work will be critically acclaimed or a disastrous flop.