Maxine(2023)
Maxine Synopsis
Allie is a newly out teen who is keeping her girlfriend a secret from her Chinese American family. During her family’s celebration of the Hungry Ghost Festival, Allie meets the ghost of a long lost relative named Maxine, who was queer when she was alive several decades ago. Though they come from different times, they find that they share many feelings about struggling to belong, especially within their own family’s legacy.
Maxine (2023) is a drama film directed by Niki Ang, released on July 23, 2023 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Ben Wang, Margaret Cho, Isabella Day and Kelvin Han Yee. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Niki Ang
- Writers:
- Niki Ang
- Producers:
- Andrew Ahn, Phillip Domfeh
- Cinematographer:
- Chananun Chotrungroj
- Composer:
- Carla Patullo
- Production:
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Maxine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Wang
as Wei Chun
Margaret Cho
as Maxine
Isabella Day
as Maya
Kelvin Han Yee
as Malcolm
Celeste Den
as Molly
Cindera Che
as Su Lin
Jabbar Lewis
as Tristan
- Elaine Young
Elaine Young
as Allie
Nicole Jia
as Julie
Key crew
Directed by Niki Ang, written by Niki Ang, produced by Andrew Ahn and Phillip Domfeh.
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Maxine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Maxine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maxine online?
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Maxine (2023) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maxine?
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The main cast of Maxine (2023) includes Ben Wang, Margaret Cho, Isabella Day, Kelvin Han Yee and Celeste Den. The film was directed by Niki Ang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maxine released?
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Maxine was released on July 23, 2023 and runs for 20m.
Is Maxine worth watching?
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Maxine (2023) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.