About God's Petting You

Released in 2022, 'God's Petting You' is a dark and gritty tale of love, addiction, and redemption, reflecting realistic aspects of modern society. It's a story about a heroin addict who falls in love with a struggling sex addict. United by their shared suffering, they hatch an ambitious plan to rob a prominent porn star out of his small fortune unfolding a fascinating journey full of suspense, passion, and self-discovery. With a TVMA rating, the movie raises provocative questions about morality, survival, and the lengths people will go for love.

Making / Production

The production of 'God's Petting You' took about one year from pre-production to post-production. Filmed on location in Los Angeles, the movie portrays the dark underworld through a raw and unfiltered lens. It was directed by Spencer Williams and produced by Jane Oldman.

Actors

• Jake Gyllenhaal played the heroin addict with a commendable portrayal of the character's despair and ambition.
• Rooney Mara played the role of a sex addict, expertly embodying her character's trauma and courage.
• James Franco was the cunning and manipulative porn star, giving a performance that was memorable and chilling.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'God's Petting You' is the directorial debut of Spencer Williams.
• Jake Gyllenhaal performed all of his character's stunts.
• The movie was filmed over a period of six months.

Awards

'God's Petting You' unfortunately did not win any awards but was nominated for a handful, including ‘Best Actor’ for Jake Gyllenhaal and ‘Best Actress’ for Rooney Mara.

Quotes

• "Dope to escape, sex to feel. We're not so different, you and me." - Jake Gyllenhaal's character
• "You can't steal a fortune without paying the price." - James Franco's character

Music, Soundtrack

• "Underworld Lullaby" by Agnes Obel sets the dark and melancholic tone of the movie.
• "Highs and Lows" by The War On Drugs is played in a key scene that emphasises the reality of the protagonists' addictions.
• "No Rest For The Wicked" by Lykke Li underpins a pivotal moment in the movie.