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The Life of Chuck

2025Movie1 h 51 minR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic677.1Rotten Tomatoes80%83%

An awe-inspiring, deeply moving drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Every life is a universe all its own.

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.

Feels like

  • Reverse Chronology Narrative
  • Stephen King Adaptation
  • Existential Humanism
  • Poignant Life Reflection
  • Dreamlike Atmosphere
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Ordinary Heroism
  • Melancholic Wonder

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Mike Flanagan
Written by
Mike Flanagan
Produced by
Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy
Music by
Taylor Stewart, Andrew Grush

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 2025 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
June 2, 2025
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

Easter Egg, Informed Judaism, Cool Teacher +9

  • Easter Egg
  • Informed Judaism
  • Cool Teacher
  • Gender Flip
  • The Cameo
  • Arc Words
  • Trailers Always Lie
  • Back to Front
  • Undignified Death
  • The Stars Are Going Out
  • Raised by Grandparents
  • Foregone Conclusion

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Life of Chuck?"

Questions about The Life of Chuck

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Life of Chuck?

HuluKanopy

In the United States, The Life of Chuck streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is The Life of Chuck worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 67).

Is The Life of Chuck okay for kids?

RDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Life of Chuck?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Life of Chuck good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Life of Chuck a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$20 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

What tropes does The Life of Chuck use?

Easter EggInformed JudaismCool TeacherGender FlipThe CameoArc WordsTrailers Always LieBack to FrontUndignified DeathThe Stars Are Going OutRaised by GrandparentsForegone Conclusionand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Easter Egg, Informed Judaism, and Cool Teacher.