Cake

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Cake

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2015

1h 42m

Drama

Comedy

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125 Reviews

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10,000+ Ratings

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman (Jennifer Aniston) who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower (Sam Worthington) of the suicide.

Critics Consensus

Cake finds Jennifer Aniston making the most of an overdue opportunity to test her dramatic chops, but it lacks sufficient depth or warmth to recommend for all but her most ardent fans.

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Molly Haskell

Film Comment Magazine

Feb 15, 2017

It will be a pity if viewers are too put off by the subject to see Aniston's bravura turn, a tour de force that also tells us something about what we can and can't accept in women's performances, our threshold for unlikability and unprettiness.

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Jonathan Romney

Observer (UK)

Feb 22, 2015

3/5

You hope for the tang of lemon drizzle; what you ultimately get is Madeira, with the proverbial soggy bottom.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Feb 20, 2015

3/5

I was in pain during this indie drama, which may explain why I enjoyed it.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 4, 2022

2/4

Cake wants to be edgy and genuine, to expose raw and visceral feelings. But it keeps from mining the most searing dramatic soil because, given the nature of the tragedy which it orbits, confronting them head-on may prove uncomfortable to audiences.

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Nick Levine

NME (New Musical Express)

May 27, 2021

3.5/5

Driven by Aniston's well-judged balance of intensity and restraint, it's an affecting film.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Feb 2, 2021

3/5

A great showcase for the new, dramatic Aniston but it isn't a great film. In it's final moments the movie grasps for a feel good ending which is just slightly out of reach.

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Briana I.

@Anaire May 11, 2026

I can see why it got low ratings because of the pace of the movie..but I understood it for what it was intended to be. Its not a film where your waiting for something to happen and when it finally does your like "I knew it was worth the wait', so don't hold your breath. It's a simple movie about grief and a suffering mother who is addicted to not only the same thing that's keeping her physically intact but also addicted to staying emotional broken. The ending was a good revelation to all the suffering she endured and the final scene did an amazing job signifying her will to break free from her own self sabotaging lifestyle. I'd say it's worth watching if you have relation to the content of the movie but if not you will find it slow and boring because nothing ever truly happens.

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Sarah G.

@SarahG Mar 13, 2026

I think this is a sadly underrated movie. Aniston does an excellent job of making you feel her character’s pain. This is not a movie you want to watch if you’re feeling down already!!

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Tim J

@RT47613730 Oct 13, 2025

I thought it had a good balance and realistic relatable characters. I was hooked in and felt the ending was suitable.

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becalm33 J

@becalm33 Oct 12, 2025

Definitely worth a watch, and better than ratings in the 40's. I was surprised just how well Aniston played the role of a drug seeking, depressed woman who is haunted by trauma. All the other actors played their parts well. The story moves to a resolution of her deciding to come out of it somewhat quickly at the end but the fact that she had people around her that were supportive shows what can happen when you have that.

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claudio g

@RT11675625 Oct 11, 2025

Just like to be near you to cudlle and help you with your pain

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Sarah G

@RT43040799 Jun 10, 2025

I find it tremendously sad many are incapable of realizing the stellar and solid performance by Aniston. She is quite impressive. Please let go of the whole Rachael Green characterization and see her in a different light. Pathetically underrated movie.

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Synopsis

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman (Jennifer Aniston) who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower (Sam Worthington) of the suicide.

Director: Daniel Barnz
Producer: Ben Barnz, Kristin Hahn, Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton
Screenwriter: Patrick Tobin
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing
Production Co: Echo Films, We're Not Brothers, Cinelou Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexuality|Substance Abuse)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.9M
Runtime: 1h 42m

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