What is Focus Features Armageddon Time?

Focus Features Armageddon Time is an upcoming drama film directed by James Gray and starring an incredibly talented cast including Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, Robert De Niro, Oscar Isaac, and Donald Sutherland. The movie is set in the 1980s and centers around a group of young boys who attend a private school in New York City.

The film takes its name from President Ronald Reagan's speech about his hopes for peace and a world without nuclear weapons, in which he famously said, "I have often thought of the Armageddon scenario." Indeed, Armageddon Time is a story that is at once personal and political, exploring themes of power, privilege, and the looming threat of global catastrophe.

At the heart of the story are two families. The first is that of Matty, a working-class boy who is the son of a janitor at the private school, and who dreams of making it big in music. The second family is that of Jamie, a wealthy and charismatic student who comes from a privileged background, but who harbors a deep sense of insecurity.

As the boys navigate the hallways of their school and the complexities of their intersecting worlds, they are forced to confront the reality of the Cold War and the possibility of nuclear war. Anne Hathaway plays Matty's mother, who works tirelessly to provide for her family, while Cate Blanchett plays Jamie's mother, a glamorous figure who seems to have it all, but who may be hiding a dark secret.

Robert De Niro is an world-weary teacher who takes the boys under his wing, while Oscar Isaac plays a charismatic former Marine who offers them an alternative path. Meanwhile, Donald Sutherland is a wise and enigmatic figure who knows more than he lets on.

As the tension mounts and the world teeters on the brink of disaster, the boys must come to terms with their own fears and hopes, and decide what kind of world they want to live in. With its incredible cast, timely subject matter, and sensitive direction, Focus Features Armageddon Time promises to be a powerful and unforgettable film.