Purgatory is a comedy-drama film, directed by Lindsay Lanzillotta and slated for release in 2026. The film centres on the coming-of-age in the early 1980s of Beatrice Gravel (Ruby McGurrin), a young girl whose life is upended when her mother Marianne (Abby Elliott) leaves the family to self-actualize, leaving Beatrice and her sister Chloe (Lauren MacRae) with their father Joe (John Reynolds).Etan Vlessing, "J.K. Simmons, Abby Elliott, John Reynolds Enter ‘Purgatory’ Dramedy". The Hollywood Reporter, February 24, 2026.
The cast also includes J. K. Simmons as Father Malone, as well as Jack Innanen, Mary Walsh, Julianne Arrieta, Marcus Ngo and Gemma Rosaria Rae in supporting roles.Christopher Marc, "‘Purgatory’: J.K. Simmons, Abby Elliott, John Reynolds & More Star In ’80s-Set Coming-Of-Age Dramedy From Lindsay Lanzillotta". The Playlist, February 24, 2026.
Production The film, Lanzilotta's directorial debut, is a coproduction of companies from Canada and the United States. It was shot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in winter 2025.
Release The film is scheduled to premiere in the Discovery program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.Ryan Lattanzio, "Jodie Comer and Harry Melling Taxidermy Musical ‘Stuffed’ Leads TIFF Discovery Lineup of Rising Filmmakers". IndieWire, July 22, 2026. Additional festival appearances include https://atlanticfilmfestival.ca/2026films and the https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2026/purgatory.
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