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Chaperone

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Set in Hilo and featuring an entirely AANHPI cast, Chaperone follows Misha, an unambitious 29-year-old woman who finds a dangerous acceptance in a bright 18-year-old athlete who mistakes her for a fellow high school student.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas AWFJ.org 01/22/2024
Chaperone is not an easy watch and it does not shy away from the often uncomfortable ethical terrain its storyline demands it explore, but it is also thoughtful and humane. Go to Full Review
Simon Foster Screen-Space (Substack) Sep 13
4/5
Akaha’s warm, engaging performance is the perfect foil for Misha’s darker, damaged personality, and all the more tragic for the impact it has on the innocents around her. Go to Full Review
Sankeerthna Vedamtam MovieJawn Sep 11
The joy in the end is debating the moral ambiguities, and Chaperone provides opportunities for that in spades. Go to Full Review
Zach Youngs InSession Film Sep 10
B
Chaperone is like a long cringe at a situation, but as it goes on you realize that that cringe is because we think that’s how we’re supposed to react. Eisenberg...give us a more nuanced approach that’s worthy of contemplation, discussion, and praise. Go to Full Review
Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 10/06/2024
“Chaperone” feels uniquely contemporary when it captures mid-twenties malaise so acutely, but also knows when to lean into a tried-and-true formula for entertainment’s sake when a couple might be right for one another in every way except for their age. Go to Full Review
Daniel Gorman In Review Online 01/28/2024
Rather than screwball comedy or anguished melodrama, the film allows its narrative to unfold in [a] languid, unfussy manner... It’s a lovely portrait of a particular milieu. Go to Full Review
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Dee C Oct 28 Engaging, thought-provoking! Great movie to watch and discuss with friends over dinner. Dee See more Heidi W Oct 27 Chaperone is one of those rare films that lingers long after the credits roll. I find myself thinking about it again and again, because it captures glimpses of real life. It captures the quiet, complicated moments that shape people’s lives, the ones we often glimpse in those around us but rarely talk about. At its heart, it’s not always an easy film to watch. It sits with discomfort and complexity, but in doing so, it invites us to see the world from a different point of view. What makes it so compelling is that it never tells you what to think or feel. Instead, it lets the story unfold in a way that feels honest and deeply human. The performances, direction, and setting — filmed here on Hawaiʻi Island — ground the story in a sense of place that’s both beautiful and unsettling. Chaperone isn’t a tidy or feel-good movie, but that’s exactly what makes it powerful. It stays with you, gently asking you to keep thinking, to keep noticing, long after you leave the theater. See more Edward M Oct 26 Chaperone is an engaging film, focusing on sensitive subjects, and providing the viewer with superb acting! See more Susan C. @sremolif Oct 25 I found the film to be intriguing. The subject matter is a delicate area that is often overlooked, especially when the age difference is older women dating younger men! It still seems to be a verboten issue in our society. See more CC C Oct 24 Chaperone is a gem of a movie set in a small town in Hawaii. The characters are flawed and funny. A lot to think about. See more Karen C Oct 23 I love the use of humor and drama to tell a compelling and human story. This is a unique movie that I am still thinking about! I want to watch it againl See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Set in Hilo and featuring an entirely AANHPI cast, Chaperone follows Misha, an unambitious 29-year-old woman who finds a dangerous acceptance in a bright 18-year-old athlete who mistakes her for a fellow high school student.
Director
Zoe Eisenberg
Producer
Alison Week, Devin Parnell Murphy
Screenwriter
Zoe Eisenberg
Distributor
Filmhub
Production Co
Hawai'i Women in Filmmaking, 1919 Films, 9Isle Films, Kumau Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 11, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 3, 2025
Runtime
1h 45m
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