1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for Orson Welles.

Nominated for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (Gary Oldman), Actress in a Supporting Role (Amanda Seyfried), Directing, Production Design, Costume Design, Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound and Original Score at the 93rd Academy Awards