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Play trailer 2:34 Poster for Cherry R Released Feb 26, 2021 2h 20m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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"Cherry" follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, "Cherry" features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, "Cherry" is a darkly humorous, unflinching coming-of-age story of a man on a universal quest for purpose and human connection.
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It's certainly stylish and it offers Tom Holland a welcome opportunity to branch out, but Cherry's woes stem from a story that's too formulaic to bowl anyone over.

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You'll need to settle in for a long ride, but the Russos' unique visual style and great acting from Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo make Cherry a hard-hitting story about PTSD and addiction.

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Roxana Hadadi Pajiba What an absolute mess of superficially explored themes about addiction and America. Mar 21, 2021 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au Not even the emotional depth or compassion Tom Holland imbues his unnamed character can save Cherry. Only a ruthless editor that would've been willing to cut 60 minutes out of it could have. Rated: 2/5 Mar 19, 2021 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Holland flings himself into the role, and sweats desperation every second. But the Russos undermine him at every turn... Rated: 2/4 Mar 18, 2021 Full Review Daryl MacDonald InSession Film Although they bring a wonderful stylishness to Cherry, the Russos can't quite bring it home. There is too much story and not enough substance here. Rated: C Apr 26, 2024 Full Review Jillian Chilingerian Offscreen With Jillian Cherry is the latest example of why some books aren't adaptable for the big screen. Aug 22, 2023 Full Review Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews Cherry is an indisputable mess, but it hangs on due to a captivating first half, a career-best performance from Tom Holland, and an overall well-shot film. Rated: B- Jul 24, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel B Para mi lo que hace increíble a “Cherry” está en cómo corrompe la Idealización del “Sueño Americano”, siendo una crítica del mismo sistema estadounidense dónde dado a la tensión de los inicios de los 2000’s, con una guerra emergente, es el mismo sistema el que orilla a las personas de menor oportunidades a “Servir a su País” para después ser desechados por el país que juraron proteger. Y sí, estoy consciente que está no es la mejor cinta antibélica que se ha hecho siquiera del año en el que se estrenó, pero no se puede negar la gran forma en la que esta visibiliza el mensaje que busca transmitir, y desde mi perspectiva lo logra en creces, es cruda, es violenta, retrata el miedo y el suspenso de una forma agónica, y aún así logra ser optimista en los momentos más oscuros. Uno de los puntos en los que la película busca ser más enfática está en la precaria ayuda que reciben los veteranos de guerra una vez que regresan a su país, dónde la falta de ayuda de los sistemas públicos cómo de las dificultades de encontrar un trabajo estable, sumando las terribles secuelas que estos tienen, los orillan a tener que buscar otras alternativas más económicas. Y para mi Tom Holland hace un trabajo brutal en exponer cómo su personaje se va corrompiendo más y más, y la misma película hace un énfasis en esta misma corrupción hasta en objetos cómo en usar el lazo que Kara usaba en el primer acto que retrataba lo puro, para en el tercer acto usar este mismo lazo para inyectarse heroína. Dónde el sistema está tan corrompido que a lo largo de toda la película todos los personajes que regresaron de Irak cómo de sus esposas nunca se dieron cuenta que ellos eran las verdaderas víctimas, para terminar, culpándose o sintiéndose menos valiosos por su condición y no saber cómo anteponerse en ella. Tal vez uno de los fallos de esta película está en cómo decide utilizar la adicción, y con ello no quiero decir que no me haya gustado, tiene momentos fantásticos, pero también tiene otros que llegan a sentirse cómo caricaturas de la problemática que buscan plasmar. Pero con lo que decido quedarme de esta película es de su fantástica edición, condensaron una historia muy amplia en poco menos de 2 horas y media de forma brutal, el montaje prácticamente de cada escena es brillante, hay puestas de escena hermosos, que retratan tanto la positividad que irradian los personajes cómo planos incomodos cuando están en su punto más bajo. Esta película me recordó que un Final Optimista no es igual a un Final Feliz, el personaje se pudo redimir al final, pero eso no quiere decir que esta problemática que lo atormentó no se siga repitiendo hasta el día de hoy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Shunda P "Cherry" is an absolute must-see, an explosive cinematic experience that brilliantly captures the stark and often grim realities of daily life. The film strikes a remarkable balance between moments of laughter and a lingering darkness that weighs heavily on the heart, particularly for those who have been touched by the struggles of substance abuse and the profound effects of severe PTSD. I cannot praise Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo enough—both are exceptionally talented actors who bring depth and authenticity to their roles. As a dedicated fan of Holland, I'm continually impressed by his meteoric rise in Hollywood, solidifying his status as one of the most gifted actors of his generation. Kudos to the Russo brothers for crafting yet another cinematic gem; this film truly showcases their masterful storytelling! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Phil B Veteran here, deployed to Baghdad 2003-2004. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST UNREALISTIC, FAKE, and UNRESEARCHED movies I’ve ever watched. PERIOD Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Nesrin U Vary good movie!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Mohomad E One of the best movies that i have ever seen very underrated Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Audience Member Jarhead remake... literally some scenes are lifted from the movie Jarhead. It a really really bad take on the American military and service members. Literally every soldier (not holland) is a psychopath in the movie. Its really quite bad on many different levels Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Cherry" follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, "Cherry" features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, "Cherry" is a darkly humorous, unflinching coming-of-age story of a man on a universal quest for purpose and human connection.
Director
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Producer
Jake Aust, Chris Castaldi, Jonathan Gray, Mike Larocca, John Parker, Matthew Rhodes, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Screenwriter
Angela Russo-Otstot, Jessica Goldberg
Distributor
Apple
Production Co
The Hideaway Entertainment, AGBO, Kasbah Films
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Graphic Drug Abuse|Disturbing and Violent Images|Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 12, 2021
Runtime
2h 20m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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