Wes Anderson’s second film is a symphony of youthful ambition, eccentricity, and quiet irony.
Rushmore tells the story of Max Fischer — a gifted teenager who lives more vividly in his dreams than in reality. It’s a film about how growing up is always part theatre, part heartbreak, and always an art form.
Here, Anderson finds his signature voice for the first time: perfect symmetry, precise music, and poetic melancholy.
Bill Murray’s turn as a weary benefactor is a masterclass in understated emotion.
Rushmore is a cinematic haven for those who love their stories smart, tender, and slightly offbeat.
