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Shawn Simmons’ ‘Eenie Meanie’ Debuts on Hulu to Praise for Samara Weaving and Questions on Tone

Early reviews praise Samara Weaving’s performance, with many noting uneven tone.

Karl Glusman, left, and Samara Weaving give magnetic lead performances in the car-chase heist movie “Eenie Meanie.” 
Former Oakland Raiders star Marshawn Lynch, left, brings charisma to his role as a getaway driver alongside Samara Weaving in “Eenie Meanie.” 
Mike O’Malley, left, and Andy Garcia star in “Eenie Meanie.”
Samara Weaving, left, and Karl Glusman are co-dependent lovers who attempt to rob a casino in “Eenie Meanie.” 

Overview

  • Eenie Meanie is now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally, with India availability on JioHotstar.
  • The film marks TV veteran Shawn Simmons’ feature directorial debut and is produced by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
  • Samara Weaving stars as Edie, a former teenage getaway driver drawn into a high‑stakes casino heist to help her ex, played by Karl Glusman.
  • Reviews consistently highlight grounded, practical car‑chase sequences and Weaving’s lead turn, while critiquing plotting detours and a late tonal shift.
  • Shot on location in Cleveland, Toledo and Sandusky, the movie leans into a Rust Belt setting, and at least one outlet reports a roughly $50 million budget for the streaming‑first release.