The Life of Chuck
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The Life of Chuck is a 2024 American fantasy drama film written for the screen, co-produced, edited, and directed by Mike Flanagan. It is based on the 2020 novella of the same name by Stephen King. The film stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill, with narration by Nick Offerman. The film's plot follows the formative moments in the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz, chronicled in reverse chronological order, from his death coinciding with the end of the universe to his childhood. The Life of Chuck had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, where it won the People's Choice Award, and was released in select theaters in the United States by Neon on June 6, 2025, before expanding nationwide on June 13. The film has grossed $19 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews.
Infobox
Directed by
Mike Flanagan
Screenplay by
Mike Flanagan
Based on
"The Life of Chuck"by Stephen King
Produced by
mw- Trevor Macy Mike Flanagan
Starring
Tom Hiddleston Chiwetel Ejiofor Karen Gillan Mia Sara Carl Lumbly Benjamin Pajak Jacob Tremblay Mark Hamill
Cinematography
Eben Bolter
Edited by
Mike Flanagan
Music by
The Newton Brothers
Productioncompanies
Intrepid Pictures FilmNation Entertainment QWGmire Red Room Pictures
Distributed by
Neon
Release dates
September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06) (TIFF) June 6, 2025 (2025-06-06) (United States)
Running time
111 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Box office
$19 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Astra Film Awards
Astra Film Awards
Award
Astra Film Awards
Date of ceremony
January 9, 2026
Category
Best Book to Screen Adaptation
Recipient
The Life of Chuck
Result
Pending
Best Voice Over Performance
Best Voice Over Performance
Award
Best Voice Over Performance
Date of ceremony
Nick Offerman
Category
Pending
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Award
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
July 3, 2025
Category
Best Picture
Recipient
The Life of Chuck
Result
Runner-up
Best Director
Best Director
Award
Best Director
Date of ceremony
Mike Flanagan
Category
Runner-up
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Date of ceremony
Mark Hamill
Category
Runner-up
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Mike Flanagan
Category
Runner-up
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Award
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Date of ceremony
November 1, 2025
Category
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipient
Mark Hamill
Result
Honored
Sitges Film Festival
Sitges Film Festival
Award
Sitges Film Festival
Date of ceremony
October 18, 2025
Category
Best Feature Film
Recipient
The Life of Chuck
Result
Nominated
José Luis Guarner Critics' Award for Best Film
José Luis Guarner Critics' Award for Best Film
Award
José Luis Guarner Critics' Award for Best Film
Date of ceremony
Won
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Award
Toronto International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
September 15, 2024
Category
People's Choice Award
Recipient
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| Astra Film Awards | January 9, 2026 | Best Book to Screen Adaptation | The Life of Chuck | Pending | |
| Best Voice Over Performance | Nick Offerman | Pending | |||
| Astra Midseason Movie Awards | July 3, 2025 | Best Picture | The Life of Chuck | Runner-up | |
| Best Director | Mike Flanagan | Runner-up | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Mark Hamill | Runner-up | |||
| Best Screenplay | Mike Flanagan | Runner-up | |||
| SCAD Savannah Film Festival | November 1, 2025 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Mark Hamill | Honored | |
| Sitges Film Festival | October 18, 2025 | Best Feature Film | The Life of Chuck | Nominated | |
| José Luis Guarner Critics' Award for Best Film | Won | ||||
| Toronto International Film Festival | September 15, 2024 | People's Choice Award | Won |
References
- Tied with Reflection in a Dead Diamond.
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