IMDb 5.8 2018 HD

The Seagull

The Seagull

2018
Comedy Drama Romance
98 min PG-13 USA
5.4 / 10
5.8 IMDB

At a picturesque lakeside estate, a love triangle unfolds between the legendary diva Irina, her lover Boris, and the ingénue Nina.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Michael Mayer
Starring
Annette Bening / Saoirse Ronan / Corey Stoll / Elisabeth Moss / Mare Winningham / Jon Tenney / Glenn Fleshler / Michael Zegen

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

melancholic dramatic ambitious romantic tragic introspective artistic yearning frustrating elegant poignant subdued

Reviews

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Chloe Sterling
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Annette Bening anchors 'The Seagull' with a performance that is both grand and heartbreaking. Saoirse Ronan’s portrayal of Nina is earnest, capturing the character’s youthful idealism and eventual disillusionment. The film’s visual presentation is undeniably elegant, set against…

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Rupert Davies
Apr 10, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'The Seagull' soars thanks to its exceptional cast and sensitive direction. Annette Bening delivers a powerhouse performance as the imperious Irina, a fallen star clinging to her past glories. Saoirse Ronan is luminous as Nina, her ambition radiating…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While boasting an impressive cast, 'The Seagull' struggles to fully ignite. Annette Bening’s Irina is a study in theatrical self-absorption, and Saoirse Ronan delivers a passionate performance as the ingénue Nina. However, the film’s deliberate pacing and adherence…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This rendition of 'The Seagull' is a beautifully crafted, albeit familiar, exploration of artistic ambition and romantic entanglement. Annette Bening is superb, embodying Irina's vanity and underlying insecurity with masterful subtlety. Saoirse Ronan captures Nina's desperate yearning, making…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Annette Bening commands the screen as the fading diva Irina in this adaptation of Chekhov's classic. Saoirse Ronan offers a compelling, if at times overwrought, portrayal of the ambitious Nina, whose yearning for artistic recognition forms the dramatic…

FAQs

'The Seagull' delves into profound themes of artistic aspiration versus reality, the destructive nature of unrequited love, and the passage of time and its impact on dreams. It examines the sacrifices made in the pursuit of fame and artistic fulfilment, often at the expense of personal happiness. The film also touches upon the generational divide and the clash between established artists and emerging talent.