Easy's Waltz

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Easy's Waltz
Directed by Nic Pizzolatto
Screenplay byNic Pizzolatto
Produced by
  • Christopher Lemole
  • Tim Zajaros
  • Margot Hand
  • Nic Pizzolatto
Starring
CinematographyNigel Bluck
Edited by
Music by Keefus Ciancia
Production
companies
  • Picture Films
  • Armory Films
Release date
  • September 11, 2025 (2025-09-11)(TIFF)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Easy's Waltz is a 2025 indie American drama film written and directed by Nic Pizzolatto and marks his feature writing-directing debut. [1] The film stars Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino. [2] [3]

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The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival as a Special Presentation, on September 11, 2025 [4] [5] and is currently looking for distribution. [1]

Premise

A down-on-his-luck Las Vegas crooner is offered a shot at the big time.

Cast

Production

The film began shooting in 2023 and wrapped production in early 2024. [6]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2025. [5]

Reception

For Deadline, critic Pete Hammond writes that the script feels "plucked straight out of the 1970s, maybe even the ’50s" but that the film is "richly entertaining." [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hammond, Pete (2025-09-12). "'Easy's Waltz' Review: Lounge Singer Vince Vaughn Catches A Break From Al Pacino In Fine Old-School Vegas Movie – Toronto Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  2. ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 24, 2023). "Nic Pizzolatto Sets Directing Debut With 'Easy's Waltz'; Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Al Pacino & Simon Rex To Star". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ Miller, Mike (September 6, 2025). "Al Pacino says Easy's Waltz costar Vince Vaughn could be 'a Vegas headliner': See an exclusive first look". EW.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 21, 2025). "TIFF Galas & Presentations: World Premieres 'Good Fortune', 'Nuremberg', Sydney Sweeney Pic 'Christy', Angelina Jolie 'Couture'; North American Debuts Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', Dwayne Johnson 'Smashing Machine'". Deadline. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Easy's Waltz". TIFF. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ Ruimy, Jordan (April 6, 2025). "Nic Pizzolatto Fighting For Final Cut on 'Easy's Waltz'". World of Reel. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
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