Chuck
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Beast or Ali, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$503K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 137K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philippe Falardeau
- Liev SchreiberChuck Wepner
- Naomi WattsLinda Wepner
- Elisabeth MossPhyllis Wepner
- Ron PerlmanAl Braverman
- Jim GaffiganJohn Stoehr
- Michael RapaportJohn Wepner
- Pooch HallMuhammad Ali
- Morgan SpectorSylvester Stallone
- Jason JonesArty
- William HillPaddy