John Kilpatrick (played by John C. Reilly) is a protagonist in Cyrus.
Depressed ex-husband who reconnects with Molly after his ex-wife Jamie announces her marriage. They develop a relationship despite Molly's son Cyrus's intense jealousy and sabotage. After a confrontation at Jamie's wedding, John initially leaves but eventually reconciles with both Molly and Cyrus, deciding to continue his relationship with Molly. Molly Fawcett (played by Marisa Tomei) appears in Cyrus.
A woman who forms a romantic relationship with John but initially maintains an unnaturally close dynamic with her adult son Cyrus. After breaking up with John due to Cyrus's interference, she recognizes the toxicity of their bond and ultimately reconciles with both men to continue her relationship with John. Jamie (played by Catherine Keener) appears in Cyrus.
John's ex-wife who informs him of her impending marriage, triggering his depression. She agrees to meet Molly and Cyrus to help John assess his paranoia, and later hosts a wedding where Cyrus's jealousy escalates into a public confrontation between John and Cyrus. Cyrus (played by Bill 'Bunky' Miller) appears in Cyrus.
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Characters
John Kilpatrick
(played by John C. Reilly) — protagonist
Depressed ex-husband who reconnects with Molly after his ex-wife Jamie announces her marriage. They develop a relationship despite Molly's son Cyrus's intense jealousy and sabotage. After a confrontat...
Molly Fawcett
(played by Marisa Tomei) — supporting
A woman who forms a romantic relationship with John but initially maintains an unnaturally close dynamic with her adult son Cyrus. After breaking up with John due to Cyrus's interference, she recogniz...
Jamie
(played by Catherine Keener) — supporting
John's ex-wife who informs him of her impending marriage, triggering his depression. She agrees to meet Molly and Cyrus to help John assess his paranoia, and later hosts a wedding where Cyrus's jealou...
Cyrus
(played by Bill 'Bunky' Miller) — minor
Key Relationships
Jamie → Cyrus
(Social Acquaintance)
Jamie → Molly Fawcett
(Social Friend)
Cyrus → John Kilpatrick
(Conflict Rival)
Molly Fawcett → Cyrus
(Family MotherSon)
John Kilpatrick → Jamie
(Family ExSpouse)
John Kilpatrick → Molly Fawcett
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A depressed man pursues a new romance while navigating the controlling and manipulative dynamics of his partner's adult son.
