Why is it called The Fabelmans?

The Fabelmans, the name given to the family in Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film, was chosen by screenwriter Tony Kushner.

The name is a nod to the German word ‘fabel’, meaning fable, as well as a play on Spielberg’s own last name, which means ‘play-mountain’ in Yiddish.

The Fabelmans stars Gabriel LaBelle as Sammy, alongside Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Judd Hirsch in supporting roles.

The Fabelmans had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2022, where it won the People’s Choice Award.

The Fabelmans was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute.

The Fabelmans received 11 nominations at the 28th Critics’ Choice Awards, including Best Picture, winning Best Young Performer for LaBelle, and two nominations at the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards including Best Ensemble Cast of a Motion Picture and Best Supporting Actor (for Dano).