Marty Supreme | 2026

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Creator/Director • Josh Safdie, who co-wrote the film with Ronald Bronstein.

Lead cast

• Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser

• Gwyneth Paltrow as a washed-up socialite/actress

• Odessa A'zion, described as the film's secret weapon and Marty's equal

• Tyler Okonma (Tyler, the Creator) as Wally

• Fran Drescher as Marty's mother

Based on

The film is loosely inspired by the real life of Marty Reisman, a 1940s–50s table tennis star. Director Safdie describes it as an "homage" rather than a biography — Chalamet's character was renamed Marty Mauser. Safdie came up with the idea after discovering Reisman's memoir, The Money Player.

AI Summary

Set in 1950s New York, the film follows fast-talking hustler Marty Mauser as he schemes, cons, and charms his way toward becoming a world-class ping-pong champion — robbing his uncle, hustling locals, and pulling outrageous stunts to fund his dream of reaching the Tokyo championships.

My feelings, thoughts, and opinions

I really, really, really wanted to watch this film at the cinema; however, I kept forgetting about it and bought it for €15 on AppleTV. We spent 50 minutes trying to get the move to cast to the projector, and when it eventually worked, we watched with much anticipation.

I felt it wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be, but you should also not do anything with expectations; you set everything up for failure.

Acting: Great

Film in general: Great

Story: Great

Film as a whole: hmmm

I think it has to do mostly with that there were so many comedic gold moments that were missed. Or let him fall harder on his face. A better storyline with a supporting actress??...??????

There was just something missing for me.

Also got really serious challenger vibes.