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'Full Phil' Premieres at Cannes to Warm Ovation, Uneven Early Response

Early reactions point to strong star appeal with a softer response to the film itself.

Overview

  • At its Cannes premiere, the crowd delivered a prolonged ovation for the cast, with Kristen Stewart drawing the loudest cheers.
  • Variety reported that the surreal comedy earned steady laughs during the screening yet seemed to land unevenly by the end.
  • The film follows a father and daughter, played by Woody Harrelson and Stewart, trying to reconnect in Paris, with Charlotte Le Bon, Emma Mackey, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim in support.
  • Earlier festival promotion centered on Stewart’s sheer Chanel Spring 2026 couture set paired with worn-in vintage Nike sneakers at the photocall.
  • Stewart praised writer-director Quentin Dupieux as a “mastermind” and said she joined the project before reading the full script.