Martin Scorsese Plays Movie Guessing Game with Daughter on TikTok
Director Martin Scorsese teamed up with his daughter Francesca Scorsese for a playful TikTok video where he tried to match his films to snarky one-liner reviews from Letterboxd.
Game Concept
Francesca read several witty Letterboxd comments about her father's movies, and Martin had to guess which film each quip referred to. One notable review asked,
“Would Remy from ‘Ratatouille’ feel at home in ‘Goodfellas’?”to which Scorsese seemed to agree.
Memorable Moments
- When a review said,
“Chat, do I need therapy for being SO attracted to De Niro in this?”
Martin instantly identified the movie as Cape Fear. - Francesca was amazed and asked, “How did you get that?!” to which Martin simply shrugged.
Francesca captioned the video, “He taught me cinema, I taught him Letterboxd.”
Context and Collaboration
The video was created in collaboration with Apple TV, coinciding with the release of the five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, which explores the filmmaker’s career.
Family and Social Media
Francesca, 25, often features her father in charming social media clips. For example, during Halloween, they participated in the “Beez in the Trap” trend, with Scorsese giving an intense look while Francesca dressed as the Kool-Aid Man.
Author's summary: Martin Scorsese and his daughter Francesca share a charming TikTok guessing game where he matches witty Letterboxd reviews to his films, highlighting their close bond and playful side.