Welcome to Marwen (2018)

6.2PG-13116 minDirector: Robert Zemeckis

2018 film by Robert Zemeckis

Welcome to Marwen is a 2018 American live-action/animated drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the script with Caroline Thompson. It is inspired by Jeff Malmberg's 2010 documentary Marwencol. The film stars Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Diane Kruger, Merritt Wever, Janelle Monáe, Eiza González, Gwendoline Christie, Leslie Zemeckis, Siobhan Williams and Neil Jackson. It tells the true story of Mark Hogancamp, a man struggling with PTSD who, after being almost fatally physically assaulted, creates a fictional village to ease his trauma.

Welcome to Marwen was released by Universal Pictures on December 21, 2018. It received polarized response from critics who praised the animated segments and performances, particularly Carell's, but criticized the inconsistent tone and screenplay. The film grossed only $13.1 million worldwide, becoming a box-office bomb.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Welcome to Marwen about?
Welcome to Marwen (2018) — On April 8, 2000, aspiring artist Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell) became a victim of a violent assault when five men beat him up and left him for dead. Following the attack, Mark was left with little to no memory of his previous life due to brain damage inflicted by his attackers.
Is Welcome to Marwen based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Welcome to Marwen scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.