
I will continue to update this post as the score changes.
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter: Hot
Audience Says: The Life of Chuck refreshingly defies the norm, delivering a heartfelt non-linear experience that brings joy in the form of a dancing Tom Hiddleston.
| Audience | Score | Number of Reviews | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified Audience | 88% | 100+ | 4.3/5 |
| All Audience | 85% | 250+ | 4.2/5 |
Verified Audience Score History:
- 88% (4.3/5) at 100+
Rotten Tomatoes: Certified Fresh
Critics Consensus: Showing a sweeter side of director Mike Flanagan's deeply-felt emotional register, The Life of Chuck is a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of Stephen King's more cosmically optimistic tales.
| Critics | Score | Number of Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| All Critics | 82% | 173 |
| Top Critics | 60% | 35 |
Metacritic: 68 (35 Reviews)
SYNOPSIS:
From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us. Critics call the film "a life-affirming masterpiece" and "a stunning celebration of the moments that make life worth living." Rated R for language, but does not contain violence or explicit content.
CAST:
- Tom Hiddleston as Charles "Chuck" Krantz
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Marty Anderson
- Karen Gillan as Felicia Gordon
- Jacob Tremblay as Teenage Chuck
- Mark Hamill as Albie Krantz
DIRECTED BY: Mike Flanagan
SCREENPLAY BY: Mike Flanagan
BASED ON THE SHORT STORY BY: Stephen King
PRODUCED BY: Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Elan Gale, Stephen King, D. Scott Lumpkin, Melinda Nishioka, Kevin Park, Amanda Williams, Molly C. Quinn, Stefan Sonnenfeld, Matthew M. Welty, Dan Williams
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Eben Bolter
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Steve Arnold
EDITED BY: Mike Flanagan
COSTUME DESIGNER: Terry Anderson
MUSIC BY: The Newton Brothers
CASTING BY: Anne McCarthy, Morgan Robbins, Kellie Roy
RUNTIME: 110 Minutes
RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2025 (Limited) / June 13, 2025 (Wide)
by chanma50
1 Comment
Really hope this movie atleast breaks even, but given its very unique movie experience I’m afraid it’ll flop 😭