Baring it all: In the film, Alexander plays Paula’s husband and the pair suffer a heartbreaking loss

She and her co-stars have been on a heavy press tour for the film, as it hits home with a large range of people in its audiences.

The story centres on how families and relationships are affected by our ever-growing and interconnected online world.

Three plotlines intertwine, all relating to the pressure, loss and trust complications that come with sharing and communicating via the internet, weighing what matters outside the false world of what happens online.

Crew love: The cast of Disconnect bundled up close together for the New York screening of their film

Paula’s character, for instance, struggles with the loss of her baby with Alexander’s character and finds comfort talking to strangers in grief forums, divulging secrets of her marriage and painful emotions she may not even share with her husband.

The movie also stars Arrested Development’s Jason Bateman, who admitted in a recent interview that he jumped at the chance to do something other than comedy.

He said: ‘I’m not invited to do a whole lot of dramatic stuff, so it’s great to take these opportunities when they are brought to me. I’d love to do a lot more of it.

Pop of red: Winona Ryder arrived for the event looking more refreshed than ever with glowing skin and a red lip

Best of friends: Winona cuddled up to Disconnect director Henry-Alex Rubin, who she worked with on 1999 movie Girl, Interrupted, at the event

Cute and laid-back: Elizabeth Olsen stayed in the casual lane with an oversized black and grey blazer, torn jeans and worn-in boots

Keeping things simple: Glenn Close opted for black trousers with a white shirt and leather jacket, while Lily Cole teamed her furry cream jumper with a beige skirt

‘The kind of comedy that I am drawn to seems to live pretty close to drama – it’s not super broad. So it’s nice to be able to cross over into a dramatic moment in a scene.

‘Disconnect doesn’t jump into comedy very often. I guess I’m drawn to stuff that feels like something you can see or feel or experience in your everyday life whether it be comedic or dramatic – not too far from the middle.’

The New York premiere of Disconnect proved that the film is hotly anticipated, as stars from all facets of entertainment showed up to support the movie.

Friends attend: Lily posed up with Sean Lennon inside the event, who wore multiple shades of brown and a brimmed hat

 Dressed to impress: Model Amy Lemons arrived in a shiny metallic gown and wearing her golden locks in loose beachy waves, while newcomer Theresa Celentano made one of her first carpet debuts in a satin pink dress

Fun with fashion: Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe showed her spicy side in a red dress and leather accents

Ladies in red: America Olivo looked ready for a hot date after the film screening, while host Lenay Dunn bared her midriff in a matching crop top and skirt

Winona Ryder made an appearance, looking stunning an all-black outfit, brightened by a slick of red lipstick, while Elizabeth Olsen went for a more casual look in jeans and a grey blazer.

Other stars to attend included Glenn Close, Sean Lennon and models Lily Cole and Amy Lemons.

Disconnect is in US cinemas now.

iTalk: Earlier in the day, the trio talked about the movie at the Apple Store in SoHo

Best foot forward: Paula looked even better at her afternoon appearance at the Apple store, seeming to have taken a page from Beyonce with the bangs and skirt choice