20th Century Women May 2026

A free-spirited 24-year-old punk artist and cancer survivor who lives as a boarder in Dorothea's home.

This guide covers the 2016 film , a semi-autobiographical A24 production written and directed by Mike Mills . Set in 1979 Santa Barbara , the movie follows Dorothea Fields, a determined single mother in her mid-50s who enlists two younger women to help raise her teenage son, Jamie, amidst a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. Story and Characters 20TH CENTURY WOMEN

A divorcee born in the 1920s who struggles to bridge the generational gap with her son. A free-spirited 24-year-old punk artist and cancer survivor

Jamie’s 17-year-old neighbor and best friend, who provides him with a savvy but provocative perspective on intimacy. Themes and Structure 20th Century Women (2016) - IMDb the movie follows Dorothea Fields