Four Rational People(2025)
The Emerson String Quartet. 47 years, 1000s of concerts, 9 Grammy awards, 1 final curtain.
Four Rational People Synopsis
The Emerson String Quartet embarks on the final season of a fifty-year history that includes 9 GRAMMYs and thousands of concerts. Interweaving vivid memories with delicate observations of life on the road, the film explores the difficult decision to walk away from the things they cherish: the music they play and the friends they hold dear. At once a frank examination of the tyranny of aging and a cri de cœur to pass the torch to a new generation, the film culminates with one final performance, leaving all to ponder what happens to us after the final curtain.
Four Rational People (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by Tristan Cook, released on December 17, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton, David Finckel and Philip Setzer.
- Director:
- Tristan Cook
- Writers:
- Tristan Cook
- Producers:
- Birgit Gernböck
- Cinematographer:
- Zac Nicholson
- Production:
- 2023 String Quartet Movie, Company 3, deep end
- Status:
- Released
Four Rational People (2025) Trailer
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Four Rational People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tristan Cook, written by Tristan Cook, produced by Birgit Gernböck.
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Four Rational People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Four Rational People online?
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Four Rational People (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Four Rational People?
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The main cast of Four Rational People (2025) includes Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton, David Finckel, Philip Setzer and Paul Watkins. The film was directed by Tristan Cook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Four Rational People released?
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Four Rational People was released on December 17, 2025 and runs for 1h 53m.
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