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Marty Supreme

Marty Supreme is a 2025 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Josh Safdie and co-written with Ronald Bronstein.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marty Supreme is a 2025 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Josh Safdie and co-written with Ronald Bronstein. Set in 1950s New York, it stars Timothée Chalamet as table tennis player Marty Mauser, whose quest is to become a world champion. The film is loosely inspired by the life of real-life table tennis player Marty Reisman.

Premise

Marty Supreme centres on Marty Mauser, a young table tennis player in 1950s New York who pursues a world championship. The film combines sports drama with comedic and crime-adjacent elements as Marty hustles to advance his career.

Cast

Timothée Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser. The supporting cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.

Production

The film was directed by Josh Safdie, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ronald Bronstein. It is notable as Safdie's first solo directorial feature after his prior collaborations with Benny Safdie.

Release and distribution

Marty Supreme was released in U.S. theatres on December 25, 2025. It later became available to stream on HBO Max and on video-on-demand platforms.

Historical basis

The film is not a straightforward biography, but it is loosely inspired by table tennis champion Marty Reisman. Some descriptions also note broader inspiration from real table tennis history rather than a single fully factual account.

Key facts

  • The film follows Marty Mauser, a table tennis player chasing a world championship.
  • Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role of Marty Mauser.
  • Josh Safdie directed the film and co-wrote it with Ronald Bronstein.
  • The story is set in the 1950s in New York City.
  • The film is loosely based on the life of table tennis player Marty Reisman.
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Canadian context

The film was released theatrically and later streamed in Canada through HBO Max where available; Canadian viewers may also encounter it on VOD platforms depending on local distribution.

Frequently asked questions

What is Marty Supreme about?
It follows Marty Mauser, a 1950s New York table tennis player who hustles his way toward becoming a world champion.
Who stars in Marty Supreme?
Timothée Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser. Supporting cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.
When is Marty Supreme release date?
It was released in U.S. theatres on December 25, 2025.
Who directed Marty Supreme?
Josh Safdie directed the film.
Is Marty Supreme a true story?
No. It is a fictional film that is loosely inspired by the life of table tennis player Marty Reisman.
Where to watch Marty Supreme?
It is available to stream on HBO Max and is also available through video-on-demand services.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Supreme
    Supports: Director, writers, setting, cast, premise, and loose inspiration from Marty Reisman
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marty_supreme
    Supports: Release date and streaming availability
  3. Decider — https://decider.com/2026/04/24/marty-supreme-stream-it-or-skip-it/
    Supports: Streaming availability on HBO Max and VOD
  4. Ashley Hajimir-Sadeghi — https://www.ashleyhajimirsadeghi.com/blog/marty-supreme-2025
    Supports: 1950s New York setting and premise
  5. 4Columns — https://www.4columns.org/anderson-melissa/marty-supreme
    Supports: Loose inspiration from Marty Reisman and fictionality
  6. Harper's Bazaar — https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69882315/marty-supreme-true-story/
    Supports: True-story context and Marty Reisman inspiration