"Vanya On 42nd Street" is a 1994 film directed by Louis Malle, based on the play "Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov. The movie features a group of actors rehearsing the play in a rundown theater in New York City. It explores themes of unfulfilled dreams, love, and the passage of time through the interactions of its characters. The film stars Wallace Shawn as Vanya and Julianne Moore as Yelena, among others. It presents a unique blend of theater and film, capturing the emotional depth of Chekhov's work while allowing the audience to witness the rehearsal process.