Suncoast
Official poster
Directed byLaura Chinn
Written byLaura Chinn
Produced byJeremy Plager
Francesca Silvestri
Kevin Chinoy
Oly Obst
StarringLaura Linney
Nico Parker
Woody Harrelson
CinematographyBruce Francis Cole
Edited bySara Shaw
Music byEste Haim
Christopher Stracey
Production
companies
  • Freestyle Picture Company
  • 7 Deuce Entertainment
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release dates
  • January 21, 2024 (2024-01-21) (Sundance)
  • February 9, 2024 (2024-02-09) (United States)
Running time
109 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

Premise

A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story about a young woman dealing with her brother's serious illness.

Cast

Production

In August 2022, it was announced that Harrelson, Linney and Parker will star in the film, which will 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

The film premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024, followed by a streaming release in United States on February 9, 2024 on Hulu, It premiered on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in other territories by Searchlight Pictures.[12][13]

Reception

The film has a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 27 reviews.[14]

Esther Zuckerman of IndieWire graded the film a C+.[15]

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.”[16]

References

  1. ^ "Suncoast". Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 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 (6 December 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 11 January 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (10 January 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 11 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Suncoast". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  15. ^ Zuckerman, Esther (January 22, 2024). "'Suncoast' Review: A Genuine Story of Love and Loss in Florida Grows Uncomfortably Trite". IndieWire. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  16. ^ 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.

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