C'mon C'mon (film)

C'mon C'mon is a 2021 American black-and-white drama film written and directed by Mike Mills. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffmann, Woody Norman, and Scoot McNairy.

The film follows Johnny (Phoenix), a radio journalist who embarks on a cross-country trip with his young nephew, Jesse (Norman), while Jesse's mother, Viv (Hoffmann), attends to her husband, Paul (McNairy), who is struggling with mental health issues. Johnny intends to interview children across America about their thoughts on the future, but his time spent caring for Jesse while Viv is away changes his life. The film explores themes of family, connection, childhood, responsibility, communication, and the challenges of parenting. It uses a documentary-style approach, incorporating real interviews with children alongside the fictional narrative.

C'mon C'mon premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and was released in the United States on November 19, 2021, by A24. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising the performances of Phoenix and Norman, as well as Mills's direction and screenplay. The film's cinematography and use of sound were also noted.