Overview

• Directed by Mike Flanagan from Stephen King’s 2020 novella, the film unfolds in three reverse-chronological acts that explore mortality and human connection.
• After opening in select theaters on June 6, Neon will expand The Life of Chuck nationwide on June 13.
• Tom Hiddleston leads as Charles Krantz, with Jacob Tremblay and Benjamin Pajak portraying younger versions of the protagonist.
• Reviewers have highlighted Flanagan’s inventive storytelling techniques, including distinct aspect ratios for each chapter, and the movie’s emotional depth.
• Some critics find the film’s sentimentality excessive, though most agree its humanist themes and performances deliver a stirring cinematic experience.