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Suncoast (film)

Suncoast is a 2024 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Laura Chinn, in her feature directorial debut. It stars Laura Linney, Nico Parker and Woody Harrelson.[2] The film's screenplay, written by Chinn and based on her life experience from the early 2000s, was included in the 2020 Black List.[3][4]

Suncoast
Official poster
Directed byLaura Chinn
Written byLaura Chinn
Produced by
  • Jeremy Plager
  • Francesca Silvestri
  • Kevin Chinoy
  • Oly Obst
Starring
CinematographyBruce Francis Cole
Edited bySara Shaw
Music by
Production
companies
  • Freestyle Picture Company
  • 7 Deuce Entertainment
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release dates
  • January 21, 2024 (2024-01-21) (Sundance)
  • February 2, 2024 (2024-02-02) (United States)
  • February 9, 2024 (2024-02-09) (Hulu)
Running time
109 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024. It was released in selected theaters in the United States on February 2, 2024, followed by a streaming release on Hulu on February 9, by Searchlight Pictures.

Premise

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A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a young woman dealing with her brother's serious illness and forming an unusual friendship with an eccentric activist.

Cast

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Production

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In August 2022, it was reported that Woody Harrelson and Laura Linney would star in the film, and be distributed by Searchlight Pictures.[5]

Principal photography began in Charleston, South Carolina on September 20, 2022.[6] Filming halted later that month due to Hurricane Ian.[7][8] Filming resumed in Moncks Corner, South Carolina in October 2022.[9][10]

The film completed post-production in late 2023.[11]

Release

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Suncoast premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024.[12] Nico Parker won the Sundance Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance.[13] The film was released in selected theaters in the United States for a one-week engagement on February 2, 2024, followed by a streaming release on February 9 on Hulu in the United States, on Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ in other territories, by Searchlight Pictures.[14][15]

Reception

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Audience viewership

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According to the streaming aggregator JustWatch, Suncoast was the third most streamed film in the United States during the week of February 4 to February 11, 2024.[16] According to the streaming aggregator Reelgood, It was the ninth most streamed film in the United States during the week of February 14, 2024.[17]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 98 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "A well-acted depiction of grief and self-discovery, Suncoast often overcomes its reliance on broad coming-of-age tropes with a light touch and a charming ensemble cast."[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 61 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[19]

Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood gave the film a positive review and wrote, “For Chinn this is clearly all personal, and though she has worked as a showrunner in television projects such as Florida Girls, this fine and moving drama marks a leap forward in a career that undoubtedly will be one to watch.”[20] Esther Zuckerman of IndieWire graded the film a C+.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Suncoast". Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  2. ^ McCreless, Patrick (October 14, 2022). "Woody Harrelson is filming a movie in SC and you can be part of it. Here's how to be an extra". The State. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Guzzo, Paul (October 11, 2022). "Woody Harrelson, Laura Linney movie about Clearwater is filming in South Carolina". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 18, 2022). "Searchlight Boards Laura Chinn Drama 'Suncoast'; Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson & Nico Parker To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (August 18, 2022). "Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Nico Parker Starring in Laura Chinn's 'Suncoast' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  6. ^ Oyer Koyer, Kalyn (September 20, 2022). "New movie starring Woody Harrelson, Laura Linney filming in Charleston". The Post and Courier. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  7. ^ Robb, David (September 30, 2022). "HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' & Searchlight's 'Suncoast' "On Hold" As Hurricane Ian Nears South Carolina". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  8. ^ Seigh, Steve (September 30, 2022). "The Righteous Gemstones and Suncoast halt production as Hurricane Ian approaches". JoBlo.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  9. ^ Spala, Natalie (October 11, 2022). "Hollywood movie crews begin filming in Moncks Corner". WCIV. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  10. ^ Pack, Jasmine (October 11, 2022). "Woody Harrelson's "SUNCOAST" filming today in Moncks Corner, Main Street closed". WCIV. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Watel, Stephanie (January 11, 2023). "Woody Harrelson Joins the Crew on Space Race Film Project Artemis". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  13. ^ "2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces Award Winners". sundance.org. January 26, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Searchlight Pictures [@searchlightpics] (January 31, 2024). "Things are looking bright. SUNCOAST hits theaters in select cities THIS FRIDAY. Get tickets now! Streaming only on @hulu February 9th. #SuncoastFilm searchlightpictures.com/suncoast" (Tweet). Retrieved February 8, 2024 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 10, 2024). "Laura Chinn's Sundance-Bound Coming-Of-Age Drama 'Suncoast' Starring Nico Parker & Laura Linney Sets Hulu Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  16. ^ Gruenwedel, Erik (February 12, 2024). "JustWatch: Oscar-Nominated 'Past Lives,' 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Topped Weekly Streaming Through Feb. 11". Media Play News. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Gruenwedel, Erik (February 16, 2024). "Reelgood: 'The Holdovers,' 'True Detective' Return Atop Weekly Streaming Charts Through Feb. 14". Media Play News. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "Suncoast". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 7, 2024.  
  19. ^ "Suncoast". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  20. ^ Hammond, Pete (January 21, 2024). "'Suncoast' Review: Nico Parker, Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson In Heartfelt Semi-Autobiographical Story Colliding With Real Life Events – Sundance Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  21. ^ Zuckerman, Esther (January 22, 2024). "'Suncoast' Review: A Genuine Story of Love and Loss in Florida Grows Uncomfortably Trite". IndieWire. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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