Eat Wheaties!

Released Apr 30, 2021

1 hr. 28 min.

Comedy

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35 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Sid Straw (Tony Hale) leads a dull life until he accidentally stalks famous college friend, Elizabeth Banks, on social media. With each failed attempt to prove he knows her, he rediscovers more of himself and the true meaning of friendship.

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Critics Consensus

It frequently fumbles its attempts to balance cringe comedy and sincere drama, but Tony Hale's charm helps keep Eat Wheaties! from getting soggy.

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Sara W

Loved it! Would definitely recommend for a fun movie that will put a smile on your face

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/23

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Anu S

This movie is a feel good comedy. I found it funny without an excessive messaging. Just an old fashioned fun movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/23

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Chris D

Every once in a while you come across a little obscure movie that you just know is going to become a cult classic and one you'll watch over and over. That's this movie for me. I just loved Sid.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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Audience Member

I loved it, very entertaining. Quirky characters that have charm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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paul s

I liked this. I've been Sid. A few times in life, I've been treated like an outcast by unfriendly people. Along the way, I've had to socially acclimate to different social settings and it wasn't always easy. It stood out to me how mean people can be to this very kind character just because he was socially different. I've regretted that there have been times when I was on the mean side of this equation. This was worth my time. At times, it made me feel cringy, sad, and warmed in the heart. I enjoyed the quirky humor. Well done.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Not what I was expecting at all this was actually sad but guy was a creep 2.2. Almost feel bad for the real actor that it was so easy to believe

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/19/21

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Scott Abramovitch

Director

Tony Hale

Sid Straw

Paul Walter Hauser

James Fisk

Sarah Chalke

Frankie Riceborough

Danielle Brooks

Wendy

Elisha Cuthbert

Janet Berry-Straw

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Attempts to redeem the character in the final act, not wholly successfully.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 13, 2022

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

The sitcom-ish direction drags it further in the direction of complacency, but Hale and the focused writing ensure it has a kind-hearted integrity.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 8, 2022

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Anne T. Donahue

Globe and Mail

The thing is, despite its unique premise, Eat Wheaties! is easy to embrace.

May 8, 2021

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Terry Staunton

Radio Times

Scott Abramovitch paints a portrait of a well-meaning but often naive man who is undone by his own good intentions, with the cringeworthy moments nicely tempered by warmer comic interludes.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 5, 2023

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Mitchell Beaupre

Awards Radar

There’s an earnestness to this film that finds exactly the right register in which to speak truth to what we all need to hear a little bit more of these days.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 22, 2022

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Carson Timar

Clapper

With an emotionally satisfying conclusion, Eat Wheaties! is a worthwhile viewing experience that is legitimately enjoyable.

Jun 28, 2022

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Synopsis

Sid Straw (Tony Hale) leads a dull life until he accidentally stalks famous college friend, Elizabeth Banks, on social media. With each failed attempt to prove he knows her, he rediscovers more of himself and the true meaning of friendship.

Director: Scott Abramovitch
Executive Producer: Jamie Abramovitch, Tony Hale, Andrew Kurzon, Salamo Levin, Tony Manolikakis, Daniel Norris Webb
Screenwriter: Scott Abramovitch
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Embelle Films, Phillm Productions
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 30, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2021
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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