Diamond (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Andy Garcia |
| Written by | Andy Garcia |
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| Cinematography | Tim Suhrstedt |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Diamond is a 2026 American crime drama film written, produced, and directed by Andy Garcia. It also stars Vicky Krieps, Brendan Fraser, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Murray, Dustin Hoffman, Demián Bichir, Danny Huston, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Yul Vazquez, Robert Patrick, and Rachel Ticotin.
The film had its world premiere out of competition of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 19.[1][2] In July 2026, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film for the world excluding France, Germany, Italy, and the CIS.[3]
Premise
[edit]The story follows Joe Diamond, a man haunted by his past, who uses his exceptional wit and keen observation skills to uncover hidden truths and solve crimes in this contemporary noir tale.
Cast
[edit]- Andy Garcia as Joe Diamond, a private detective
- Vicky Krieps as Sharon Cobbs, a wealthy widow who employs Joe
- Brendan Fraser as "Danny Boy" McVicar, a legal expert
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Angel
- Bill Murray as Jimbo, a bartender
- Dustin Hoffman as Dr. Harry Kleiman, a coroner
- Demián Bichir as Alberto Echevarria, a gardener
- Danny Huston as Bruce Tenenbaum
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Elizabeth
- Yul Vazquez as The Butler, Sharon's butler
- Robert Patrick as Main Power Broker
- Rachel Ticotin as Mrs. Echevarria
Production
[edit]In October 2025, principal photography began in Los Angeles on a passion project that Andy Garcia had been developing for almost 15 years. A crime drama film written, produced, directed, and starring Garcia, alongside Vicky Krieps, Brendan Fraser, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Murray, Dustin Hoffman, Demián Bichir, Danny Huston, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Yul Vazquez, Robert Patrick, and Rachel Ticotin.[4][5]
Reception
[edit]The film has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews.[6]
Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote as the bottom line: “ A nostalgic crime flick with heart.”[7]
Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood also gave the film a positive review and wrote, “With L.A. production, or lack of it, in the headlines a lot now, here is a movie waving the flag for it in ways that should be noticed. Garcia knew you can’t fake L.A. in a movie like this one. It has to be authentic, and Diamond is that and more.”[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise (April 9, 2026). "Cannes Film Festival 2026 Lineup: Asghar Farhadi, Pedro Almodóvar, Ira Sachs, Hirokazu Kore-eda Set for Auteur-Driven Competition". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ "The Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 30, 2026). "Andy Garcia's Cannes Premiere 'Diamond' Acquired By Sony Pictures Classics". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 14, 2025). "Andy Garcia Returns To Directing With 'Diamond' Starring Brendan Fraser, Dustin Hoffman, Bill Murray, Demián Bichir, Vicky Krieps & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Major update on 'The Godfather' star's latest movie". Geo News. October 14, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Diamond". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Mintzer, Jordan (May 20, 2026). "'Diamond' Review: Andy Garcia's Sweet, Starry, Tongue-in-Cheek Ode to Classic L.A. Noir Is Perfect Programming for the Golden Oldie Crowd". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ↑ Hammond, Pete (May 19, 2026). "'Diamond' Review: Andy Garcia Writes, Directs & Stars In Clever And Entertaining Contemporary Homage To Film Noir – Cannes Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ↑ Lacson, Therese (May 20, 2026). "Brendan Fraser and Andy Garcia's Detective Movie Puts an Unexpected Twist on the Noir". Collider. Retrieved May 25, 2026.