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5-25-77

Play trailer Poster for 5-25-77 Released Sep 23, 2022 2h 12m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Young, nerdy and alienated, Pat Johnson starts to make movies in his backyard after watching "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 1968. His passion for filmmaking grows even more when he becomes one of the first people to see "Star Wars" in 1977.
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Phil Hoad Guardian Meet the Fabelmans’ annoying little brother – in a good way. Rated: 4/5 Apr 27, 2023 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Overlong but fast-paced, the film is packed with witty details, outrageously low-budget effects and a continuous stream of nutty teen antics that leads to an epic odyssey into movie magic. Rated: 3.5/5 May 9, 2023 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Daley, in almost every scene, acquits himself well, and Steve Coulter shines as long-suffering best friend Bill. Rated: 3/5 May 1, 2023 Full Review Martin Unsworth Starburst While it moves the narrative into the more conventional coming-of-age drama territory, there’s still a large foot in geekdom. Rated: 5/5 Apr 27, 2023 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed A truly good movie about the joy of making movies. Jan 17, 2023 Full Review Brad Cook Flickering Myth A love letter to the era and the freaks and geeks who inhabited it Dec 16, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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BB C Great movie for anyone who's a fan of Star Wars, making movies or has a passion for anything nerdy. The characters are well done, and I loved the mother/son relationship along with the smattering of sibling interactions. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/25 Full Review Cameron H This semi-autobiographical film tells the true story of filmmaker Pat Johnson, who begins making films in his backyard after seeing “2001: a Space Odyssey.” His passion for filmmaking grows with his excitement for the release of “Star Wars” in 1977. This movie is a MUST-WATCH for all Star Wars fans, especially those who experienced the original release of Star Wars in 1977. It’s a great love letter to classic sci-fi films and original Star Wars fans. I really enjoyed this movie, it’s full of nostalgia and humor, it’s a great coming of age story about the joy of making movies and the impact films can have on people and their imagination. Definitely worth a watch! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Audience Member Buns actually horrible it talks to much about jobs Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Hanik_ F i've never seen this character and film like this,, so good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/25 Full Review Michael T Except for the movie director part I was this kid in 1977. I have never felt so at home watching a film in my life. This film has so much heart. I only wish I could see more from this director. He has guts and a raw honestly that is so lacking in film today. Thank you for a wild ride I will never forget. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Tyler D It's a fun story with fun jokes and references to 2001: A Space Odyssey... but it could've been 15 minutes shorter. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Patrick Read Johnson

Director

John Francis Daley

Pat Johnson

Austin Pendleton

Herb Lightman

Colleen Camp

Janet Johnson

Neil Flynn

Dr. Callahan

Justin Mentell

Tony

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Synopsis Young, nerdy and alienated, Pat Johnson starts to make movies in his backyard after watching "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 1968. His passion for filmmaking grows even more when he becomes one of the first people to see "Star Wars" in 1977.
Director
Patrick Read Johnson
Producer
Gary Kurtz, Fred Roos, Leigh Jones
Screenwriter
Patrick Read Johnson
Distributor
MVD Entertainment Group
Production Co
Filmio, Moonwatcher Inc.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2022
Runtime
2h 12m
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