what is marty supreme about

"Marty Supreme" is a 2025 American sports comedy-drama film directed and produced by Josh Safdie, co-written with Ronald Bronstein. It is a fictionalized story loosely inspired by the real-life American table tennis player Marty Reisman. The film follows Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream that no one respects, who goes through intense struggles in pursuit of greatness in the world of ping pong. The movie is set in 1950s New York and combines elements of high energy, hustle, and ambition, resembling a mix of sports drama and the vibe of films like "The Wolf of Wall Street" or "Catch Me If You Can." Timothée Chalamet stars as Marty, with Gwyneth Paltrow and other notable actors in the supporting cast. The story features Marty's journey as an endearing but cocky trickster aiming for ping-pong stardom amid hustling, romantic, and entrepreneurial challenges. The film premiered at the 2025 New York Film Festival and is set for a US release on December 25, 2025.