Steve Jobs
Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
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Jobs apologizes to Lisa and admits he is her father
Jobs prepares iMac launch while angry about Lisa's situation
The film swings from its lowest point during the repetitive third act setup to its emotional peak when Jobs finally accepts his role as Lisa's father.
Critics consistently praised the exceptional performances, particularly Fassbender and Winslet, and Sorkin's sharp dialogue, though some found the structure repetitive and the constant arguing exhausting. The father-daughter relationship provided the emotional core that elevated the film above its potentially one-note portrayal of Jobs as unlikable. While the film succeeded as a character study and technical achievement, it divided audiences on whether the backstage format and relentless negativity served the story effectively.
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Michael Fassbender
Steve Jobs
Kate Winslet
Joanna Hoffman
Seth Rogen
Steve Wozniak
Jeff Daniels
John Sculley
Michael Stuhlbarg
Andy Hertzfeld
Katherine Waterston
Chrisann Brennan
Perla Haney-Jardine
Lisa Brennan (19)
Ripley Sobo
Lisa Brennan (9)
Makenzie Moss
Lisa Brennan (5)
Sarah Snook
Andrea Cunningham
John Ortiz
Joel Pforzheimer
Adam Shapiro
Avie Tevanian
John Steen
Mike Markkula
Stan Roth
George Coates
Mihran Slougian
Jandali
Robert Anthony Peters
Engineer with Diskette
Noreen Lee
Airline Concierge
Gail Fenton
Stage Manager (NeXT)
Karen Kahn
Stage Manager (NeXT)
Rachel Caproni
Stage Manager (NeXT)
Crew
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