What to know
Sharper is a thriller drama film produced and distributed by Apple Original Films and A24. Emmy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe award-winning filmmaker Benjamin Caron is the director behind the movie. Having previously worked on television episodes of Andor, Sherlock, and The Crown amongst others, Caron is well-known within the world of the small screen. Sharper represents his first official full-length feature effort. The screenplay is written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka who both also serve as producers of the film. Danish cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen handles the camera work after having worked on Molly’s Game with Aaron Sorkin and Fences with Denzel Washington.
The celebrated and prolific actress, Julianne Moore, takes one of the two leading roles, portraying Madeline. Alongside her in the role of Max, the enigmatic fraudster, is actor Sebastian Stan. John Lithgow, Briana Middleton, and Justice Smith round out the expanded cast. Sharper was released on Apple TV+ on February 17th, 2023.