The Life of Chuck

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The Life of Chuck

R

2025

1h 50m

Drama

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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A genre-bending tale celebrating the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz, as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss and the multitudes contained in all of us.

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Critics Consensus

Showing a sweeter side of director Mike Flanagan's deeply-felt emotional register, The Life of Chuck is a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of Stephen King's more cosmically optimistic tales.

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The Life of Chuck refreshingly defies the norm, delivering a heartfelt non-linear experience that brings joy in the form of a dancing Tom Hiddleston.

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Roger Luckhurst

Sight & Sound

Nov 4

It is more a redemptive fantasy, straining to find rueful acceptance of life’s losses in the language of the cosmic sublime. It is not ashamed of displaying grand emotions and wants the viewer to give into these too.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Oct 7

Clever conceits all too easily tip over into synthetic contrivance. If The Life Of Chuck... just about manages to stay on the right side of that tricky balance, it’s largely thanks to solid work from the cast.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Sep 5

It's a musing film and an amusing film, but it's also beautifully poignant and profound.

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Lexi Amoriello

Movie Recs by Lex

4d

It’s a sweet, wholesome, existential movie that might be a bit too sappy for some, but if you’re looking for one of those movies that feels like a warm hug then I think you’ll love it.

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

Mar 6

4/5

This is Mike Flanagan at his best.

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Alise Chaffins

MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack)

Jan 19

4.5/5

This film is a magical, uplifting story that urges us to find joy and connection in whatever circumstances we find ourselves in.

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Ethan

Jun 5

A story that will stick with you for a long time

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Steven M

Dec 3

storytelling approach was interesting, acting was phenomenal, and it had some charm, too

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Ben

Nov 9

Off-putting but also on-putting.

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Andy G

Oct 1

I went into this basically completely blind, other than knowing a few of the actors in it, and I'm glad I did. The story is told in an unconventional way, but it's really well made, and builds to a great message.

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Shirley

Sep 19

This was a wonderful movie, and I look forward to watching it again, and again.

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Wybie

Sep 3

Truly beautiful movie. Great script and loved the performances

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Synopsis

A genre-bending tale celebrating the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz, as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss and the multitudes contained in all of us.

Director: Mike Flanagan
Producer: Trevor Macy, Mike Flanagan
Screenwriter: Mike Flanagan
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: Intrepid Pictures, Red Room Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 13, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 29, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.7M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital