Cannes 2025 Standing Ovations Ranked By Length

Right now, the 2025 Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and many eagerly awaited movies are being screened at this prestigious gathering. Highlighting the event are world premieres such as Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie’s “Mission: Impossible – The Last Act” and Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Plan,” among others. This year’s festival has seen numerous significant movie releases, further enriching its storied tradition. Notably, these premieres have continued the custom of lengthy standing ovations from the audience.

At Cannes Film Festival, Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth holds the record for the longest standing ovation, a remarkable 22 minutes of applause after its debut in 2006. Other films like Fahrenheit 9/11 and Mud have come close to surpassing this record, with 20 minutes and 18 minutes of applause each. Although no film has managed to outdo this feat so far this year, the Cannes premieres continue to receive heartfelt respect and admiration from audiences.

19. Sound Of Falling (3.5 Minutes)

Directed By Mascha Schilinski

Despite not earning the longest standing ovation following its premiere at Cannes (a mere 3.5 minutes), Sound of Falling has garnered rave reviews from the critics present, as reported by Variety. The film represents Mascha Schilinski’s subsequent project after her 2017 debut, Dark Blue Girl.

The movie titled “Sound of Falling” focuses on the lives of four young farm girls in rural Germany, whose paths cross as they uncover significant secrets about their past. According to ScreenRant‘s review, “Sound of Falling” stands out as one of the festival’s top picks.

18. Leave One Day (5+ Minutes)

Directed By Amelie Bonnin

This year’s Cannes Film Festival kicked off with the premiere of “Leave One Day“, marking its debut as the initial directorial effort ever to open the festival. The movie revolves around a passionate chef, harboring dreams of launching her own eatery in the city of love, Paris.

During its debut, the movie earned a remarkable 5-minute long standing ovation from the audience as reported by Deadline. Prior to this, the film was shown after the festival’s opening ceremony where Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d’Or for his significant impact on cinema.

17. Eleanor The Great (6 Minutes)

Directed By Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson, known for her roles in numerous successful films such as “Avengers: Endgame” and “Marriage Story,” is now venturing into a new role – that of director. Her upcoming project, titled “Eleanor the Great, focuses on June Squibb’s character who is struggling to cope with the loss of her lifelong friend.

Johansson’s film at Cannes garnered a six-minute standing ovation, followed by a brief thank-you speech from the director for a “particularly relevant” production (as reported by Deadline). The movie has been met with an abundance of favorable reviews, with several critics lauding its humor and authenticity.

16. Highest 2 Lowest (6 Minutes)

Directed By Spike Lee

Titled “Da Five Bloods of Ciro City,” Spike Lee’s latest film is an updated version of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, where we find Denzel Washington’s character, a prosperous entrepreneur, in a precarious situation after his limo driver’s son gets taken captive, leading to an extortion plot.

The movie brings together Lee and Washington for the first time since their collaboration in “Inside Man” back in 2006. Interestingly, Washington received an honorary Palme d’Or just before the premiere. Following the screening, the audience stood and applauded for a remarkable six minutes (as reported by Deadline).

15. The Chronology Of Water (6.5 Minutes)

Directed By Kristen Stewart

Noted for her roles in “Spencer” and the “Twilight” series, actress Kristen Stewart has now shifted focus to directing. Her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water“, earned a 6.5-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival (as reported by Deadline)).

The movie is based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir with the same title, which chronicles her life story growing up in the Pacific Northwest, filled with intricate relationships and challenging life choices. Stewart characterizes the film as “emphasizing the concept of iteration. It’s about trying again, reclaiming your body, your desires, your aspirations, and your dreams.

14. Eddington (7 Minutes)

Directed By Ari Aster

At the Cannes Film Festival this year, Ari Aster’s newest film received a prolonged standing ovation, lasting approximately seven minutes, according to Deadline. The movie features Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, and Pedro Pascal and is described as a distinctive Western set during the COVID-19 era, marking one of Aster’s most individual projects yet.

Despite varying opinions about Eddington‘s reviews, the film was one of the most eagerly awaited premieres at the festival, and the audience’s interest in the cast and crew was evident as they turned out to show their appreciation. Aster humorously apologized during the standing ovation for what he had made everyone endure, while Phoenix appeared deeply touched by the response.

13. Fuori (7.5 Minutes)

Directed By Mario Martone

Fuori” is a compelling character drama, derived from the 1983 autobiography of Italian author Goliarda Sapienza titled “The University of Rebibbia.” It narrates her struggle to publish her novel “The Art of Joy,” which she worked on for almost a decade.

The tale delves deeply into themes of ambition, power struggles, and genuine expression, earning a prolonged 7.5-minute standing ovation from viewers at Cannes, according to Deadline. The movie features Valeria Golino portraying the legendary author.

12. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (7.5 Minutes)

Directed By Christopher McQuarrie

Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, the latest installment of “Mission: Impossible” didn’t deter fans from expressing their love for Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie at the movie premiere. The film earned a seven-and-a-half minute standing ovation after being screened out of competition, and both Cruise and McQuarrie thanked audiences for their support following the screening (according to Deadline).

The eagerly anticipated sequel sees Tom Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, embark on his most perilous assignment yet. This time, he delves into a submerged submarine in search of the blueprint for a formidable “entity” capable of annihilating our planet entirely.

11. The Phoenician Scheme (7.5 Minutes)

Directed By Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson’s latest movie was yet another standout at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and it appears to be getting just as warm a reception as many had anticipated. According to Deadline, the film even earned an impressive 7.5-minute standing ovation. The production brings Anderson back together with his frequent collaborators, including Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, and Willem Dafoe.

As a devoted admirer, I’ve found the reception towards “The Phoenician Scheme” to be quite varied, with many critics concurring that it resembles familiar territory for the esteemed filmmaker. In this captivating tale, I find myself immersed in the life of a prosperous entrepreneur, whose world is turned upside down when he decides to bestow his entire estate upon his cherished daughter, thereby igniting controversy within his business empire.

10. Dossier 137 (8 Minutes)

Directed By Dominik Moll

137 File might not have been the most eagarly awaited premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, but it undoubtedly had one of the warmest welcomes. According to Deadline, the movie garnered an eight-minute standing ovation, leading the audience to be escorted out of the theater to accommodate the next showing.

Dominik Moll’s police thriller narrates an account about a detective investigating the incident involving a young individual hurt during intense protests in Paris, delving into topics such as excessive force by law enforcement and the hazards of false information.

2025-05-21 19:09