O Horizon
A neuroscientist reconnects with her late father through technology.
O Horizon, a 2025 American sci-fi comedy-drama, was written and directed by Madeleine Sackler. Maria Bakalova stars as Abby, a gifted neuroscientist who uses her career to bury grief over her recently deceased father, Warren, played by David Strathairn. Adam Pally portrays Sam, a computer programmer who helps Abby reconnect with her father. The film premiered at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 8, 2025, and was released in the United States on June 12, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Madeleine Sackler
- Producer
- Audrey Tommassini Cross
- Joseph Cross
- Paul Nelson
- Starring
- Maria Bakalova
- David Strathairn
- Adam Pally
- Music
- Nathaniel Méchaly
- Editing
- Pablo Barbieri Carrera
- Studio
- Great Curve Films
- Distributor
- Variance Films
- Released
- 8 February 2025, SBIFF, 12 June 2026, United States
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Production
In January 2023, it was announced that Madeleine Sackler would direct O Horizon from a script she wrote, with Maria Bakalova and David Strathairn leading the cast. Later that month, Adam Pally was announced to also star. Production had wrapped in the fall of 2022. In January 2023, Artnet reported that the film's storyline sparked objections with some crew members, who felt uncomfortable with how closely it resembled Sackler's relationship with her own father, Jonathan Sackler, who died of cancer in 2020, and how it portrayed him in a good light. Sackler had previously been criticized for not denouncing her family's company Purdue Pharma. One crew member allegedly quit work on the production. Sackler denied the allegations, stating, 'This film is about artificial intelligence and there are no parallels between my father or his work and the characters in the film.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for O Horizon?
The music for O Horizon was composed by Nathaniel Méchaly.
How long is O Horizon?
O Horizon has a running time of 107 minutes.
Who distributed O Horizon?
O Horizon was distributed by Variance Films.
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