Suncoast

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Suncoast

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Released Feb 2

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Drama

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Inspired by Chinn's life experience from the early 2000s, follows a teenager (Nico Parker) living with her strong-willed mother (Laura Linney), who must take her brother to live at a specialized facility. There, she strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) amidst protests surrounding one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.

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Critics Consensus

A well-acted depiction of grief and self-discovery, Suncoast often overcomes its reliance on broad coming-of-age tropes with a light touch and a charming ensemble cast.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

The cast is very good, but each of them is filling out a role that could have been better illustrated with some extra detail.

Feb 29, 2024

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Katie Rife

TheWrap

Where “Suncoast” stumbles is when it sacrifices specificity for generic sentiment.

Feb 27, 2024

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Robert Levin

Newsday

It's a compelling drama that relies on strong performances and an understated approach.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 18, 2024

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Abe Friedtanzer

Cinema Daily US

Parker, a breakout from The Last of Us, superbly carries this film, playing up Doris’ social awkwardness and then truly driving it home when she finally finds the energy and courage to speak up for herself.

Rated: B+

Jul 24, 2024

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Connor Lightbody

Loud and Clear Reviews

While there’s nothing particularly new in the framework...writer-director Laura Chinn brings Suncoast together with the strength and confidence of someone highly engaged with the story

Rated: 4/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

These are people trying their best to navigate an impossible ordeal while falling prey to the momentary satisfaction of transferring their pain onto each other. And it unfolds beautifully thanks to Chinn's words and Linney and Parker's performances.

Rated: 8/10

Mar 8, 2024

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Kyle M

Inspired platform brings cynically humble buildup towards palpable, unexpectedly profound resonance because the directorial grip tightens relatability under subtle thematic connections, while pleasantly granting coming-of-age outlets as the brightened, performatively comforting balance. (B+)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Cuan Chai M

Genuinely one of the best movies I have ever watched.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/24

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Ilze L

Definitely brings out emotions, even felt a tear drop or a few. Loved that you can also see the character development, how they overcame different situations. Actors did an amazing job. Worth a watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Melissa C

Though the plot had its moments of predictability, the casting was phenomenal and the story had lots of heart. I was entertained from the moment I hit play until the credits rolled - and left considering the themes of the film long after.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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Neil P

Well written and well acted, Suncoast is an emotional and compelling look at how we define ethics based on our personal experiences.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Efrem M

Nice moving film about guilt, loss and human connection. I really liked the performances of the cast. Unfortunately with the exception of Laura Linney who I happen to be a fan of. She was too over-the-top neurotic for me on this one. In a sense, she didn’t match the energies of the rest of the interacting cast. Her character was just one dimensional and her superficial humanity was lacking the much needed relatability to connect with he audience. It just bothered because she’s such a great actress and would have added so much, if she she could find the role’s truth. Still a good tearjerker.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/22/24

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Synopsis

Inspired by Chinn's life experience from the early 2000s, follows a teenager (Nico Parker) living with her strong-willed mother (Laura Linney), who must take her brother to live at a specialized facility. There, she strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) amidst protests surrounding one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.

Director: Laura Chinn
Producer: Jeremy Plager, Francesca Silvestri, Kevin Chinoy, Oliver Obst
Screenwriter: Laura Chinn
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Production Co: Freestyle Picture Company, Seven Deuce Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Teen Drug and Alcohol Use|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 2, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2024
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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