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Chestnut (film)

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Chestnut
Directed byJac Cron
Written byJac Cron
Produced by
  • Lizzie Shapiro
  • Lexi Tannenholtz
Starring
CinematographyMatt Clegg
Edited byAvner Shiloah[1]
Music byKeegan DeWitt
Production
companies
Distributed byUtopia
Release dates
  • June 15, 2023 (2023-06-15) (Frameline)
  • June 21, 2024 (2024-06-21) (United States)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$8,631[2][1]

Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jac Cron in her feature directorial debut,[3] and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man.[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.[1]

Premise

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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 with them.[5]

Cast

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  • 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
  • Ashton John as Dive Bartender

Production

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Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.[3]

In an interview, Cron stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.[4]

Release

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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][1]

Reception

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Box office

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Chestnut grossed $4,969 from 7 cinemas during its opening weekend in the United States.[1]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 46% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.3/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 51 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]

Accolades

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List of awards and nominations for Chestnut
Award or film festival Ceremony date Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Philadelphia Film Festival 29 October 2023 Best Local Feature Chestnut Nominated [11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Chestnut". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Chestnut (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2024.Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ a b Lang, Brent (5 October 2021). "Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez Starring in Queer Love Triangle Drama 'Chestnut' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b Legacy, Spencer (19 September 2023). "Exclusive Chestnut Trailer Previews the Natalia Dyer-Led LGBTQ+ Movie". Coming Soon. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  5. ^ Opie, David (18 June 2024). "'Chestnut' Review: 'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Impresses in a Frustrating Bisexual Love Triangle". IndieWire. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. ^ Complex, Valerie (19 May 2023). "Frameline Announces Full Program For The 47th Annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  7. ^ Whittaker, Richard (27 September 2023). "Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  8. ^ Jenkins, Carolyn (16 April 2024). "'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Is Caught in a Queer Love Triangle in First 'Chestnut' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Chestnut". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Chestnut". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  11. ^ "PFF Program Guide". Philadelphia Film Festival. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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