Overview
- After winning the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and a limited early run, Neon released The Life of Chuck nationwide on June 13.
- Critics have praised Mike Flanagan’s reverse-chronological adaptation of Stephen King’s novella for its emotional resonance and life-affirming tone.
- The story follows accountant Chuck Krantz through three backward-flowing acts that feature mysterious tributes celebrating his “39 great years.”
- Tom Hiddleston leads a cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Mark Hamill in performances that range from apocalyptic dread to intimate moments.
- Dedicated to Flanagan’s late friend Scott Wampler, the film celebrates the lasting impact of small gestures and unseen connections.