The Life Of Chuck
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Synopsis
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.
Cast
- Karen Gillan
- Mike Flanagan
- Nick Offerman
- Carla Gugino
- Mia Sara
- Samantha Sloyan
- Tom Hiddleston
- Jacob Tremblay
- Molly C. Quinn
- Matthew Lillard
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Mike Flanagan's 'The Life of Chuck' is a polarizing existential journey that either touches your soul or tests your patience, with Mark Hamill delivering what some call a masterful performance and others describe as an attempt to 'gaslight you into thinking math is fun.' This Stephen King adaptation tells its story in reverse chronological order through three acts, featuring everything from accounting monologues to show-stopping musical dance numbers that divide audiences between transcendent experience and pretentious philosophy.
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- Sep 6, 2024
US: June 6 2025 France: June 11 2025 UK/Australia/Mexico: August 22, 2025 Spain: September 12, 2025 Hope you enjoy!
Mike FlanaganJun 1, 2025Life’s too short to repress your inner theater kid
Vinny SimmsSep 6, 2024a monologue romanticizing accounting is the true horror jumpscare of the film
mel - Sep 6, 2024
Mark Hamill tries to gaslight you into thinking math is fun
Connor StewartJun 6, 2025There’s something really interesting here that for some reason just never fully comes to fruition - it could be the structure? That we don’t actually spend much time with present day Chuck? The teacher scene got to me a bit, the dancing is fun, but otherwise Flanagan’s…
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Sergio Muñoz Esquer - Sep 6, 2024
I almost can’t explain it, but Mike Flanagan’s THE LIFE OF CHUCK touched me deep within my soul, gave me a warm hug, and told me everything was going to be okay. We can make sense of our lives and the universe, even in the face of tragedy, certain death, and armageddon.…
Matt NegliaJun 14, 2025it’s a soulful white boy summer
zoë rose bryantJun 2, 2025need an entire surreal post apocalyptic movie centered around act 3 NOW
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- Clay Werner likedThe Life of Chuck
6.6 - I don’t know why I failed to love this. This kind of saccharine sweet, life-affirming, go dance with a stranger type of thing usually gets to my sensitive & sappy side easily. Something just didn’t work. The performances are good. The set up is unique, & I was enjoying catching the call…
Matt Ortiz lovedThe Life of ChuckThis is a heartwarming and inspiring film from Flanagan! So full of warmth and soul, it touches on the meaning of life and our reckoning with the vastness of it, while not shying away from the hardships that come with it. A cathartic movie that comes at just the right time!
DL Cooper lovedThe Life of ChuckA really beautiful film full of beautiful performances. Written and shot with intention and a reverence for life’s every moment. One of this year’s best no doubt, probably one of the decade’s best.
- Sabrina Bondi likedThe Life of Chuck
This film is a magical, uplifting story that urges us to find joy and connection in whatever circumstances we find ourselves in.
Decky suds up is "meh" onThe Life of Chuck3rd act was so good but the others (especially the second) were lackluster in comparison.
Omar Gaber dislikedThe Life of ChuckI'd rather watch Scooby Doo instead . at least its funny 😒
- Alex Pruemer likedThe Life of Chuck
Dude snoring in the cinema 😭
Carson Withers is "meh" onThe Life of ChuckI like when he danced
Mauricio Noronha lovedThe Life of ChuckBeautiful. 3 acts: 1st intriguing, 2nd wonderfully uplifting, 3rd beautiful & insightful. Immediately after the movie ended, I rewatched the 1st and 2nd parts with different perspectives. Such GREAT acting. Many characters had intense monologues that were beautifully done. Love!
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- JBJeremy Barnes
This film was amazing! It’s now one of my all-time favorites. I would highly recommend if you’re a curious person who also enjoys great dramas in film and/or sci-fi.
MBMichael BaesslerThe movie was good, but it's told in reverse. This works great in a book, but it doesn't go as well in a movie sometimes. In my opinion, the climax is on the 3rd Act (which is the beginning of the movie). It definitely hooks you, but the rest of the movie is sort of drawn…
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Metacritic
Jun 12, 2025
No, it’s not “The Shining.” It’s not trying to be. But it is a salve when we need one most, and that’s a lot.
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
Jun 11, 2025
More than likely, Flanagan’s film will leave you a sobbing mess. But there is a sense of betrayal, too – it’s almost too easy to wring those tears. Take this dance, sure, but bring the Kleenex, too.
Barry Hertz
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Life Of Chuck (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Life Of Chuck (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's The Life Of Chuck (2025) about?
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.
Who's the cast of The Life Of Chuck (2025)?
- Karen Gillan as Felicia Gordon
- Mike Flanagan as Mourner
- Nick Offerman as Narrator
- Carla Gugino as News and Commercial Voice
- Mia Sara as Sarah Krantz
- Samantha Sloyan as Miss Rohrbacher
- Tom Hiddleston as Charles 'Chuck' Krantz
- Jacob Tremblay as Charles 'Chuck' Krantz
- Molly C. Quinn as Chuck's Mother
- Matthew Lillard as Gus
Who's the director behind The Life Of Chuck (2025)?
Mike Flanagan directed The Life Of Chuck (2025).
Who produced The Life Of Chuck (2025)?
Trevor Macy produced The Life Of Chuck (2025).
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