Unleashed (2016 film)
Unleashed is a 2016 American romantic comedy written and directed by Finn Taylor and starring Kate Micucci, Justin Chatwin, Steve Howey, Sean Astin and Hana Mae Lee.
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Directed by | Finn Taylor |
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Written by | Finn Taylor |
Starring | Kate Micucci Justin Chatwin Steve Howey Sean Astin Hana Mae Lee Illeana Douglas |
Music by | Mark Orton |
Cinematography | Richard Wong |
Edited by | Rick LeCompte |
Production companies | Braveart Films |
Distributed by | Level 33 Entertainment |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
- Kate Micucci[1] as Emma
- Justin Chatwin[1] as Diego / Ajax
- Steve Howey[1] as Sam / Summit
- Sean Astin[2] as Carl
- Hana Mae Lee[2] as Nina
- Josh Brener[2] as Luke
- Illeana Douglas[2] as Monty
- Kathy Garver as Jean
- Scott Coffey as Leather Dude
Production
The film was shot in San Francisco from 1 to July 29, 2015.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 12, 2016.[3] Level 33 Entertainment acquired the domestic distribution rights and released the film on August 25, 2017, in select theaters and through video on demand.[4]
Critical reception
Unleashed received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an 75% rating, based on 8 reviews.[5] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review writing: "Although it never quite lives up to the satirical possibilities of its high-concept premise, Unleashed delivers some mildly enjoyable laughs thanks to its engaging female lead and the exuberantly physical performances of her co-stars."[6]
References
- "Kate Micucci, Steve Howey, Justin Chatwin Join Indie 'Unleashed' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-06-04. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- "Sean Astin, Illeana Douglas Join Indie 'Unleashed' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- "Unleashed". Mvff.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- "Level 33 Entertainment & Voltage Pictures Acquire 'Unleashed'; Gravitas Ventures Lands 'No Way To Live'". deadline.com. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
- "Unleashed (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes.com. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- "'Unleashed': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.com. Retrieved September 10, 2017.