The Life of Chuck

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From childhood to adulthood, Charles "Chuck" Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

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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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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

The movie is maudlin and pessimistic and features a mildly sardonic voiceover narration by Nick Offerman that only serves to distance us from the action.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 23, 2025

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Although its unusual structure and smidge of Stephen King weirdness (it’s based on one of his novellas) saves it from being a complete washout.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 23, 2025

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Unlike horrors and dreams and fantasies, the imaginary world that dominates The Life of Chuck is utterly devoid of personality. The trickery of its creation is clever but impersonal for reasons that go beyond the story’s stiff detail-twiddling.

Jun 18, 2025

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Hector A. Gonzalez

The Movie Buff

The Life of Chuck is a tedious effort in crafting a life-affirming picture, with artificial and hammered sentimentality.

Rated: D

Jul 9, 2025

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Amanda Sink

The Hollywood Outsider

The Life of Chuck is a lively summer surprise that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jul 7, 2025

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Katherine McLaughlin

SciFiNow

Some cynics may find parts of the film unbearably sentimental, but following Covid and lockdown, where the world truly thought its time was up, it’s a tonic of a film that delves into the fragile mindset of humanity.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 3, 2025

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Caecilia

I liked the way the story was told in reverse order. Very effective.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Greta G

Wonderful! Just what is needed for those of us who don't want to see a cartoon or action movie. Everyone was excellent. It's a tricky film and you have to pay attention but it will stay with you after and leave you thinking deeply. The dance is worth the ticket price alone.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Alexander F

Really enjoyed the film, great casting, great story, beautifully told… highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Marc L

A humanist movie, you'll walk out with lots of lingering questions and a new look on your own life. Much to talk about. Like someone said, see it with someone you love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Anne P

Loved It! Unusual break for Stephen King! A real surprise of the best kind. Just Go! Lots to think about and enjoy! A+++++

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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jgage

Very well made movie! Pretty much follows Stephen Kings short story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Synopsis

From childhood to adulthood, Charles "Chuck" Krantz 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
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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