Sallywood

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Sallywood

2024

1h 35m

Comedy

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Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND's performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving cross country, in a chance encounter he meets his lifelong idol the week he arrives. Sally hires him on the spot to be her assistant, where he quickly learns her career is a shambles. He dedicates himself to finding a way to land her back on the red carpet where she belongs.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

It’s a peculiar little movie that might seem grating or just overly earnest at first, but grows on you if you stick with it and adjust to its wavelength.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 14, 2025

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

As a last chance to witness the charming finesse of Sally Kirkland, a resilient hustler whose tenacity was rewarded with critical acclaim and stardom, Sallywood is a loving, well-intentioned, but ultimately shoddy homage...

Rated: 2/5

Nov 19, 2025

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Kate Beach

MovieJawn

Kirkland’s eccentricities and insecurities are on full display, but she’s never the butt of the joke. When it leaves the cliches behind and focuses on the lovely intergenerational friendship at its core, Sallywood shines.

Nov 16, 2025

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Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Sally Kirkland, joined by a coterie of fun cameos, shine in this well-intentioned but awkward hodgepodge about never giving up on your dreams.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 15, 2025

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Anne Brodie

What She Said

How heartbreakingly ironic that just days before the release of Sallywood, Sally Kirkland passed away. Its a remarkably affecting film, mostly true, maybe, imbued with her personality. Rest in peace, Sally Kirkland.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 12, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Fan fiction meets semi-autobiography in the comedy film Sallywood, a charming but frequently awkward story about a Sally Kirkland superfan getting a job as her assistant. Writer/director Xaque Gruber mixes cornball comedy with witty satire about ageism.

Nov 14, 2024

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lisa S

I thoroughly enjoyed this charming movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/25

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Vivian E

A bit of a slow start but then I got really involved in this movie and their heartfelt characters. There were at least a handful of one liners that made me appreciate and chuckle while nodding my head slowly up and down as us older critics do… Sally wanted to teach us some truth through a medium that we understand - laughter and character. This movie moved me deeply as a wake up call to people who think because you win an award you will never have to worry about money. This industry is sometimes heartless and this movie shows us in a heartfelt way. Sally will be a treasure forever in my heart....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Mikalai H.

I love this movie… very funny and very touching story 🧡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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David S

My favorite comedy film of the year. Full of heart and layers of meaning and emotion. Sally Kirkland is a big WOW - an incredible performance as herself. Tyler Steelman is perfect with her - you don't see screen relationships like this very often these days. The whole movie is so authentic and funny. I'll be telling my friends to watch this gem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/25

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diane d

I always enjoy a movie based on a true story. It is a funny feel-good movie about true friendship and chasing your dreams. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Luigi G

A heartwarming feel-good movie about meeting your heroes and chasing your dream. Sally Kirkland is on point playing a deliciously narcissistic version of herself. Jennifer Tilly is delightfully quotable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND's performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving cross country, in a chance encounter he meets his lifelong idol the week he arrives. Sally hires him on the spot to be her assistant, where he quickly learns her career is a shambles. He dedicates himself to finding a way to land her back on the red carpet where she belongs.

Director: Xaque Gruber
Producer: Steven J. Wolfe
Screenwriter: Xaque Gruber
Distributor: Sneak Preview Entertainment
Production Co: Sneak Preview Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2025
Runtime: 1h 35m

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