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The Life of Chuck Opens in Theaters With Mike Flanagan’s Reflective Stephen King Adaptation

Flanagan reshapes the short story into a three‑act drama told in reverse chronology.

Overview

  • The film arrives in cinemas with reviews highlighting an apocalyptic framing and ubiquitous posters thanking Chuck for “39 great years.”
  • Tom Hiddleston leads a cast that includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Mark Hamill, with one review noting Hiddleston’s extended dance sequence was filmed during a brief, concentrated shoot.
  • Critics commend the thematic ambition around memory and human connection but fault heavy voice‑over and uneven cohesion.
  • The runtime is listed at about 110–111 minutes and the film carries a 13+ suitability rating.
  • This marks Flanagan’s third Stephen King adaptation after Gerald’s Game (2017) and Doctor Sleep (2019), taking a non‑horror approach.