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The Julia Set

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When Julia, a gifted but guarded young mathematician, is drawn into an intense prep program for the notoriously difficult Putnam Exam by her enigmatic T.A., Pascal, ambition and identity begin to collide in unexpected ways.

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Adam Nayman Sight & Sound Sep 21, 2026
As for Infiniti, she’s definitely a star, and keeps the camera magnetised whenever she’s onscreen, which is pretty much all of the time. Go to Full Review David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter Sep 17, 2026
In the end, we care about Julia mostly because Infiniti shows a living, breathing humanity that the unsatisfying film lacks. Go to Full Review Zachary Lee TheWrap Sep 15, 2026
[It] is a film that hints at complexity and nuance but often settles for the lowest common denominator in its execution. Go to Full Review Sarah Gopaul Imagery at the Movies 4 days ago
The film is like an after school special or 1990s made-for-TV movie that tries to warn adolescents, "Saying that he loves you doesn’t give him the right to hurt you." Of course, the story is more sophisticated and engaging, but the message is the same. Go to Full Review Max Covill It's The Pictures 5 days ago
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The Julia Set does not add up to the sum of its capable parts. Go to Full Review Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching 6 days ago
The Julia Set means well; writer-director Niki Byrne wants to explore the rare topic of female genius. And Alex Dillard is a scene-stealer in the role of Julia’s brother. But at times the drama feels both underwritten and cartoonishly overdone. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Niki Byrne

Director

Chase Infiniti

Actor

Christopher Briney

Actor

Nina Hoss

Actor

Carmen Ejogo

Actor

Chloe Bailey

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Julia, a gifted but guarded young mathematician, is drawn into an intense prep program for the notoriously difficult Putnam Exam by her enigmatic T.A., Pascal, ambition and identity begin to collide in unexpected ways.
Director
Niki Byrne
Producer
Jeffrey Penman, Nick Scherma
Screenwriter
Niki Byrne
Production Co
Potato Salad Cosmic Domination
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m
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