The Life of Chuck (2025)
Mike Flanagan's lyrical fantasy drama charts one ordinary man's extraordinary inner life across time, love, and loss.
The Life of Chuck - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Life of Chuck
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Mike Flanagan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 51m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 5, 2025 (Netherlands - 12), June 13, 2025 (United States - R), June 13, 2025 (Canada - PG), July 24, 2025 (Germany - 12), June 11, 2025 (France - TP), June 6, 2025 (India - A), July 31, 2025 (New Zealand - M), August 14, 2025 (Australia - M), September 4, 2025 (Brazil - 12), August 21, 2025 (Mexico - B), September 18, 2025 (Italy), October 17, 2025 (Spain - 18), December 24, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Chuck'ın Hayatı (TR), A Vida de Chuck (BR), La Vida De Chuck (MX), Chucki elu (EE), Жизнь Чака (RU), Kha'yav shel Chuck (IL), Życie Chucka (PL), A Vida de Chuck (PT)
- Production Companies: Intrepid Pictures, Red Room Pictures, QWGmire, FilmNation Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Life of Chuck - Plot
In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
The Life of Chuck - Trailer
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Every life is a universe all its own.
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The Life of Chuck - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mike Flanagan
Main Cast
- Tom Hiddleston
- Benjamin Pajak
- Nick Offerman
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Karen Gillan
- Mia Sara
- Mark Hamill
- Annalise Basso
- Jacob Tremblay
- Cody Flanagan
Writers
- Mike Flanagan
Producers
- Mike Flanagan
- Trevor Macy
The Life of Chuck - FAQs
Is The Life of Chuck based on a true story?
No, The Life of Chuck is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Stephen King's 2020 novella of the same name, published in the collection 'If It Bleeds.' The story is a fictional, fantastical meditation on one ordinary man's life told in reverse chronological order.
What does the reverse chronology mean in The Life of Chuck?
The film unfolds in three acts told backwards in time, moving from Chuck's death toward his childhood. This reverse structure invites viewers to discover who Chuck is by working backwards through his life, emphasizing that every person contains an entire universe of experience, memory, and meaning.
Where can you stream The Life of Chuck?
The Life of Chuck is available to stream on Hulu. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Kanopy offers free access through participating libraries. Availability may vary by region.
Who are the main actors in The Life of Chuck?
Tom Hiddleston leads the cast as adult Charles 'Chuck' Krantz, with Jacob Tremblay playing the teenage Chuck and Benjamin Pajak as the pre-teen version. The ensemble also includes Nick Offerman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Mark Hamill, Annalise Basso, and Cody Flanagan.
What is The Life of Chuck about?
The Life of Chuck follows Charles 'Chuck' Krantz, an ordinary man whose extraordinary inner world is explored across three acts in reverse chronological order. The film examines love, loss, mortality, and the quiet richness of a single human life, drawing on themes of memory and the vastness contained within each person.
What is the age rating for The Life of Chuck?
The Life of Chuck is rated R in the United States. In other territories it carries different ratings: PG in Canada, 12 in the Netherlands and Germany, A in India, and M in New Zealand and Australia. Parental guidance is advised for younger viewers given themes of death and loss.
Who directed The Life of Chuck?
The Life of Chuck was written and directed by Mike Flanagan, the filmmaker behind acclaimed horror projects such as The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and Doctor Sleep. Flanagan also served as editor and producer alongside Trevor Macy, his longtime collaborator.
How long is The Life of Chuck?
The Life of Chuck has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes (111 minutes). The film is structured in three distinct acts that move backwards through the life of its central character, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz, from his final days to his earliest childhood memories.
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