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The Peanut Butter Falcon

Comedy, Drama, Adventure

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating4.8

DirectorTyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz

ProducerTim Zajaros, Christopher Lemole, Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa

ScreenwriterTyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz

DistributorRoadside Attractions

Release Date DateAug 23, 2019, Wide

LanguageEnglish

Runtime1h 36m

Introduction

After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.

Critics Reviews

Wenlei Ma3.5

445

Feb 28, 2020
"The Peanut Butter Falcon" is a heartwarming and uplifting tale that beautifully captures the journey of a young man with Down syndrome who escapes a nursing home to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Along the way, he forms a touching and unexpected friendship with an outlaw who becomes both his coach and his ally. This movie is a delightful portrayal of their bond, filled with sweetness, tenderness, and joy. It is sure to captivate and charm audiences with its genuine and heartfelt narrative.

Stephen Romei3.5

310

Feb 1, 2020
"The Peanut Butter Falcon" is a heartwarming tale of an aspiring pro wrestler with Down syndrome who escapes his nursing home and forms an unlikely bond with an outlaw. This film could easily tread into corny territory, and indeed it does—but that is precisely where its charm lies. Life itself is filled with moments of corniness, and the movie embraces this wholeheartedly, making it a genuinely touching story about friendship, dreams, and humanity. If you're looking for a feel-good film that celebrates life's simple pleasures and the strength of the human spirit, this one is definitely worth watching.
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