Lenny Grossman

Lenny Grossman’s filmography is kinda all over the map, and honestly, that’s part of the charm. You get the feeling he doesn’t want to be stuck in a single lane. Take “A Complete Unknown” (2024), for example—this one’s got whispers about it being a wild ride through identity and reinvention, and folks can’t quite pin down if it’s drama, biopic, or something else entirely. Grossman doesn’t tip his hand; he leaves you guessing, which is rare these days. Then there’s “A Good Cop” (2021). This isn’t your average cop flick with cookie-cutter characters. Nah, you get gritty, messy, real-life drama, the kind where nobody really wins. It’s the sort of movie where you’re rooting for the guy one minute, shaking your head the next, and by the end, you’re not even sure how you feel about him. That’s Grossman—he likes making you squirm a little. Let’s not forget “Covid Ditty” (2020), which, yeah, might sound like a gimmick, but it’s got heart. He took the weirdness and exhaustion of those early pandemic months and spun it into something that feels pretty authentic—awkward, funny, a little sad. The humor’s there, but so is the sting. Not everyone pulls that off. So, if you’re looking for a director who actually takes risks and doesn’t care about fitting some neat little mold, Grossman’s your guy. He’s not afraid of mixing things up or leaving you with more questions than answers. That’s kinda refreshing.