Marty Supreme is a 2025 sports comedy-drama film directed by Josh Safdie, starring Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a talented but brash table tennis player in 1950s New York City. Loosely inspired by real-life ping-pong champion Marty Reisman, the story follows Marty's relentless pursuit of greatness in a sport dismissed as a mere novelty.
Plot Overview
Marty hustles for funding and respect, alienating officials and backers with his smug attitude and lies while competing in championships, including a high- stakes trip to Japan. He juggles personal entanglements, like an affair with fading Hollywood star Kay Stone (Gwyneth Paltrow) and her husband Milton (Kevin O'Leary), alongside complications from impregnating his married friend Rachel (Odessa A'zion). After a humiliating loss abroad, he rebuilds through sideshow gigs and schemes, embodying toxic American bravado.
Key Themes
The film explores ambition's dark side, blending ping-pong thrills with anxiety akin to Uncut Gems , critiquing how bravado fuels business and U.S. reputation globally. Marty's charm masks moral ambiguity as he chases stardom against skepticism.
