Downtown Owl (2023) poster
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Downtown Owl

ComedyDrama

Directed by Hamish Linklater, Lily Rabe

In 1983 Owl, North Dakota, the lives of three residents – elderly Horace, who spends his afternoons reminiscing in the local coffee shop; teenage Mitch, depressed backup quarterback star player-power-horse; and newly appointed high school English teacher Julia – along with those of the town's other residents, are upended by a historic whiteout blizzard. From TMDB

13 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Feb 11, 2026 · last updated Oct 12, 2026 · How this works

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Downtown Owl is a 2023 comedy drama film, directed by Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe, starring Ed Harris, Lily Rabe and August Blanco Rosenstein.

  • 12 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon
  • posts span Jun 22, 2023 to Feb 11, 2026

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  • Kimberly Leitz @kimberlyleica.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2024

    Just learned that we introduce ourselves on Bluesky. I ❤️ that. Hi there! I’m a costume designer for film/tv repped by The Gersh Agency, some of my work includes IT FOLLOWS & DOWNTOWN OWL. I live in Detroit, but travel often for work & adventure. Obsessed with nature, art, writing, and meditation.

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  • Jimmy Lonetti @djgloverepair.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 27, 2024

    Finally got a chance to see the movie Downtown Owl (filmed in St. Paul). The Spot Bar was looking good in many scenes.

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  • Ross Raihala (Alpha Male) 🌈 @rossraihala.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 24, 2024

    I saw Downtown Owl, the movie that was shot in and around St. Paul two years ago. And, well, it's a mess. www.twincities.com/2024/04/24/d...

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  • Kurt Michael @kurtmichael.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 11, 2026

    Her performance in the film adaptation of “Downtown Owl” was good; she was also one of the voice actors on the audiobook. Also loved her in “The West Wing.” Definitely an underrated actress.

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  • Spoooooky Pants 🧛‍♂️ @farnaby.xyzBluesky · Jul 26, 2025

    Oh man I'm reading Downtown Owl and like ... I've been to this town. More than once. I'll have to watch the movie.

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  • Indiana Film Journalists Association @ifja.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 22, 2024

    Co-director / star Lily Rabe offers fleeting flashes of compelling complexities. But #IFJA member Nick Rogers says the rest of "Downtown Owl" will have you eager to escape like many of its locals. Read his review at Midwest Film Journal.

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  • Ross Raihala (Alpha Male) 🌈 @rossraihala.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 22, 2024

    Downtown Owl, the film based on Chuck Klosterman's novel that was filmed in Minnesota, is coming to vod on Tuesday. www.twincities.com/2024/04/21/t...

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  • Phil Edwards - Live for Films @liveforfilms.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 27, 2024

    Watch Lily Rabe, Henry Golding, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ed Harris in the Downtown Owl trailer bit.ly/4atZLoG #DowntownOwl #LilyRabe #HenryGolding #VanessaHudgens #EdHarris #film

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  • Tyler @tacook.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2024

    Sierra Ferrell on tiny desk. Really love dollar bill bar New Margo Price in the Netflix movie Downtown Owl trailer based on Chick Klosterman book. Pretty sure she played last year when I saw her at the fair

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  • whoami: Norbert @norbert82.bsky.socialBluesky · May 1, 2024

    It's a nice film based on a Chuck Klusterman book and filmed here in Minnesota. My ★★★ review of Downtown Owl on Letterboxd boxd.it/6mLN1R #filmsky 📽

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  • Seekertune @soundtracksost.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 23, 2024

    Downtown Owl Soundtrack 2024: Here is a complete list of music. The entire list of songs from the movie #DowntownOwl soundtrackost.com/downtown-owl...

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  • Phil Edwards @PhilEdwardsMastodon · Mar 27, 2024

    Watch Lily Rabe, Henry Golding, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ed Harris in the Downtown Owl trailer https://bit.ly/4atZLoG #DowntownOwl #LilyRabe #HenryGolding #VanessaHudgens #EdHarris #film

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  • Danielle Solzman 🎥✡️🎬 @[email protected]Mastodon · Jun 22, 2023

    New from Solzy at the Movies: Downtown Owl – Tribeca 2023 #DowntownOwl #film #movies #Tribeca2023 https://www.solzyatthemovies.com/2023/06/22/downtown-owl-tribeca-2023/

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August Blanco Rosenstein
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Vanessa Hudgens
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Jack Dylan Grazer
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Arianna Jaffier
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