Chestnut (film)
| Chestnut | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jac Cron |
| Written by | Jac Cron |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Matt Clegg |
| Music by | Keegan DeWitt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Utopia |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $6,343[1][2] |
Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film directed by Jac Cron and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man.[3] It is Cron's feature directorial debut.[4]
Chestnut had its world premiere at Frameline Film Festival on 15 June 2023. The film was released in select cinemas in the United States on 21 June 2024 by Utopia.[2]
Premise[edit]
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During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Natalia Dyer as Annie
- Rachel Keller as Tyler
- Danny Ramirez as Danny
- Chella Man as Jason
- Caleb Eberhardt as Connor
- Haniq Best as Alicia
- Eric Francis Melaragni as Scott
- Nathaniel Wood as Isaac
- Lindsay Michelle Reed as Bartender
Production[edit]
Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.[4]
In an interview, Cron stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.[3]
Release[edit]
Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023.[6] On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival.[7]
The film was released in limited theaters in the United States on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.[8][2]
Reception[edit]
Box office[edit]
Chestnut grossed $4,969 from 7 cinemas during its opening weekend in the United States.[2]
Critical response[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 45% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.1/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]
Accolades[edit]
| Award or film festival | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Film Festival | 29 October 2023 | Best Local Feature | Chestnut | Nominated | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Chestnut (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Chestnut". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b Legacy, Spencer (September 19, 2023). "Exclusive Chestnut Trailer Previews the Natalia Dyer-Led LGBTQ+ Movie". Coming Soon. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (October 5, 2021). "Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez Starring in Queer Love Triangle Drama 'Chestnut' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ Billington, Alex (September 20, 2023). "Natalia Dyer & Rachel Keller in Sensual Drama 'Chestnut' Official Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (May 19, 2023). "Frameline Announces Full Program For The 47th Annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Whittaker, Richard (September 27, 2023). "Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Jenkins, Carolyn (April 16, 2024). "'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Is Caught in a Queer Love Triangle in First 'Chestnut' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Chestnut". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "Chestnut". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "PFF Program Guide". Philadelphia Film Festival. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
