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The Peanut Butter Falcon
12A (UNITED KINGDOM)
2020
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The Peanut Butter Falcon
Positive Reviews
171
Negative reviews
8
Average Rating
3.9
/5
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4.0
It is an infinitely sweet indie that wears its Mark Twain inspiration on its sleeve just as readily as the cardboard box that makes up the wrestling g ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
Though the plot of this mismatched buddies drama may feel overly familiar, the bold casting and watery setting provide a welcome edginess that enhance ..
Common Sense Media
2.8
aide whos cared for Zak for the last two and a half years, isnt amused.
Indie Wire
4.5
While The Peanut Butter Falcon doesnt neatly fit into any particular genre, it clearly takes its inspiration from movies like Rain Man, putting newcom ..
Variety
3.5
Logic is sometimes sacrificed in the name of friendship in The Peanut Butter Falcon, an American odyssey with a welcomed retro feel and a good heart w ..
We Got This Covered
4.0
But, perhaps against the odds, this shambling buddy movie really works.
The Guardian
3.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon isnt shy of pushing your buttons, but the overall effect has an innocent charm and frankness, and LaBeouf brings a winning co ..
The Guardian
3.1
The films improvisational feel helps to ground a fable esque narrative in a discernible reality.
3.1
AD Sound familiar The screenplay (by co writer directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz) essentially lifts its story beats directly from The Advent ..
4.5
His sensibility infuses the modern day fable with an engaging forthrightness.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon may lack depth and subtlety, but you can always feel the beat of its heart.
1.5
And Gottsagen is a disarming performer who creates a sweet and funny character.
The New York Times
3.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon gets two cheers... for its redemptive warmth and a troupe of actors unfailingly bringing out the best in each other.
Telegraph
4.5
LaBeouf brings the soul to The Peanut Butter Falcon, while Gottsagen brings the spirit. He has an undeniably charming screen presence, and the actor t ..
4.0
This is LaBeouf at his best, stripped down to his bare elements and bookended by two luminous performances from Gottsagen and Johnson.
4.0
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON probably wont get a huge theatrical release, but its a charming, low key indie thats one of the more accessible ones hitting ..
JoBlo
3.5
Fueled by LaBeouf and Gottsagens screen chemistry, The Peanut Butter Falcon makes for a charmingly funny and often touching adventure.
Screen Rant
4.4
In the end, whether the performances are driven by real life trauma or by acting doesnt matter.
The Globe And Mail
3.8
What Tyler doesnt know is that Zak has hidden himself under a tarp on the boat.
One Guys Opinion
3.1
Its a scruffy little movie that doesnt stand up to scrutiny or over thinking at all.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
The Peanut Butter Falcon earns much of its sentiment, with Nilson and Schwartz riding excellent casting and evocative locations to a satisfying sit.
Blu Ray
4.5
This may have as much to do with the colorful eastern seaboard settings as it does the filmmakers sensitive handling of the main characters developmen ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
In the big picture, though, such extraneous material doesnt detract from the central bond between Zak and Tyler.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.2
The film is undeniably sweet, a little corny and often laugh out loud funny.
3.2
The film is undeniably sweet, a little corny and often laugh out loud funny.
4.5
You know where you are, you can feel the location...really atmospheric with a lovely story.
You Tube
4.0
The performances were great, the writing is really clever and really funny and really cute.
You Tube
4.2
There are moments where it strains credibility a bit... but the movie has such a great feeling of true happiness and the characters are so well realiz ..
You Tube
3.0
Like a Disney family drama from TV times past, this feelgood road movie is so homely, so warm and fuzzy, and so darn wholesome that its almost too muc ..
The Times
3.5
Writer directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz have crafted a very pleasing movie that is funny, touching and somewhat uplifting.
Lariat
3.0
The whimsy lapses into sentimentality in places, and Dakota Johnson is sold somewhat short as Zaks compassionate carer. But her rapport with Gottsagen ..
Radio Times
3.5
Others call him horrible names, while Eleanor doesnt realise that her over protectiveness is another form of bigotry.
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
And hes comically on point, too, finding the sweet spot between impulsive rascal and grieving, wayward young man.
Decider
4.5
Unlike countless films where a character is reduced to his disability, the beauty of The Peanut Butter Falcon is that it isnt a story about overcoming ..
The Wrap
4.4
The total mix adds up to a kind and heartwarming movie about human relationships, and The Peanut Butter Falcon should provide a nice escape for audien ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
5.0
The film is a sweet, funny and heartfelt look at friendship and strength.
Az Central
3.0
Gottsagen is endearingly funny and LaBeouf once again nails it as an appealing scruffbag.
Flim List
4.5
But alas, this subgenre isnt distinctly evoked, and the film feels a tad loose because of it.
Film Inquiry
3.5
This is an uncommonly earnest and warm hearted film that doesnt condescend its under represented subject or the audience.
Flickering Myth
3.0
The chemistry between Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen is tender and charming. Tyler may not be the perfect guardian for this young man, but their bond ..
Flickering Myth
4.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon may not reinvent the wheel, but the relationship at the core of the film and the stellar performances by LaBeouf and Gottsage ..
Flickering Myth
4.5
Whatever youve heard good or bad, The Peanut Butter Falcon is a brilliant and touching movie.
Flim Threet
3.8
At its best this big hearted picture recalls the setting, and feeling, of Jeff Nichols Huck Finn indebted coming of age fable Mud.
Chicago Tribune
4.4
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a distinctly American fable of resilience and perseverance thats nothing less than wonderful, this marvelous riverboat jou ..
Movie Freak
3.5
LaBeoufs dangerous, rough hewn charm gives Tyler a compelling edge; he remains one of the most commanding actors of his generation, and hes reason eno ..
Detroit News
3.8
Where the journey takes them may be predictable, but it doesnt matter.
Aisle Seat
3.5
For a screen newcomer, Zack Gottsagen turns out to be a real find. Far from just showing up and saying his lines, Gottsagen closely collaborated with ..
Herald Sun
3.5
That doesnt mean there isnt a healthy dose of reality here Hawkes heavy is evidence of that but the film nevertheless retains a giddy sense of possibi ..
Consequence Of Sound
4.0
And thats not to mention Gottsagen, a trained actor who grew up watching LaBeouf.
Hey U Guys
3.8
There was nary a moment where the eyes were dry, and it doesnt feel like theyre forcing tears out of your eyes, either.
The Play List
3.9
Its a parable on the outsider, with a lot of healthy rumination of disability in the mix, but like the best efforts, it doesnt make a big show of dari ..
Film Ink
3.0
As calculated as the film might be, its hard to dislike. And while Nilson and Schwartz use Gottsagens sincerity as a guarantee of their own good inten ..
The Age
4.0
Gottsagen is truly a shining light, bringing a strong, wonderfully rich performance and brilliant comic timing as Zak to the film.
Cine Vue
4.0
Verdict A heartwarming buddy comedy, The Peanut Butter Falcon is a modest film that is filled with emotion, humour, and empathy with charming performa ..
Mirror
4.5
Gottsagen is the ultimate Method actor. He doesnt inhabit the role, because for him, its not a role. He literally IS the man determined to overcome an ..
Cleve Land
4.0
LaBeouf is scruffily compelling, while the pinpoint comic timing of Gottsagen should be a lesson to any drab corners of the film industry still resist ..
Ft
4.0
Family movie is too often a droll code for something cynical and dashed off.
Stuff
4.4
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a beautiful movie but its also an uneven one, and its sweetness doesnt sustain a meal.
Ar Kansas Online
1.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon openly evokes Huckleberry Finn theres a raft, assorted riverine adventures and luscious swampy landscapes.
The Arts Desk
4.5
This lovely debut feature by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz trafficks in the pleasure of watching intriguing people working through outlandish prob ..
Wsj
3.5
If anything, hes more vital and alive than 90 percent of the Screen Actors Guild.
Patriot Ledger
3.8
This weird concoction somehow works, thanks in no small part to the acting chops of Shia LaBeouf and the charm of newcomer Zack Gottsagen.
Sltrib
3.8
The hard boiled Tyler cant help but be worn down by Zaks infectious enthusiasm and unfiltered observations.
Chicago Sun Times
4.3
Beneath the films thrills, beautiful scenery, comedy, youll find a warm, beating heart.
Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
...its the films charismatic newcomer Zack Gottsagen who emerges as a champion.
Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
A generally amiable tale of runaways and redemption...the visual storytelling here offers a raft of subtle pleasures.
Straight
3.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a beautifully uplifting tale of humanity and friendship. Its a true crowd pleaser from start to finish. Shia LaBeoufs rang ..
Movie Web
2.0
Afterwards..well, if youre feeling good enough, it may not matter much. (
Sandiego Reader
4.0
Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen make the perfect pair to go on the lam in this engaging Mark Twain ish adventure that flows as smoothly as the river i ..
Dead Line
3.2
It succeeds despite its flaws, at least, in being zany, lightweight and crowd pleasing entertainment.
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a film that could have easily been written by the likes of Mark Twain if the author lived during this era.
Solzy At The Movies
5.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon is an uproarious, odd couple buddy flick that is laced with so many laugh out loud moments.
Awards Circuit
3.5
Theres a strength in this film in how straightforward it is in its ambitions while the commentary around the film may point to its achievements, the s ..
Bitly
3.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon is better than it has any right to be, the potential mawkishness of its premise offset by its acuity for local detail.
The Skinny
3.5
Sure, Scarlett Johansson could probably have played the role (as well as any of the trees in the background). But if you seek a good example of why di ..
Film Avclub
3.8
What it lacks in originality, it makes up for in refreshingly empathetic charm.
Post Gazette
1.5
Falcon morphs from a charming, funny parable about overcoming ones disabilities to a large helping of southern fried ridiculousness.
Or Lando Weekly
3.8
A sweet story of friendship that has an old school southern charm about it. Falcon is easy to watch and really easy to like.
Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
But I cant persuade myself that its enough to make The Peanut Butter Falcon a particularly engaging work of cinema.
Alternate Ending
4.2
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON isnt exactly a dark drama, despite its themes; however, its not exactly a comedy either.
Fresh Fiction
3.0
This movie doesnt need supporting characters to tell us how awesome the leads are.
Seven Day Svt
3.5
What follows could be a bit corny. Indeed it is a bit corny, and that is part of its charm. Life is a bit corny too.
The Australian
4.0
The film is buoyed by dynamic Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottasgen, and both are shining stars in their own right.
Rendy Reviews
3.8
But that doesnt mean the movie doesnt find small, poignant ways to make itself a little magical.
Third Coast Review
3.5
The human reclamation project known as Shia LaBeouf proves an excellent choice to play a crafty rascal in The Peanut Butter Falcon, a touching if form ..
National Review
3.5
If you are looking for a feel good film that lauds the overdue representation of humankind in all its shapes and forms, The Peanut Butter Falcon is th ..
The New Paper
3.8
It is remarkably assured for a first film, with an excellent supporting cast of talented pros and superb cinematography and music choices.
Movie Mom
4.5
In The Peanut Butter Falcon LaBeoufs work hints that hes ready to come back into the fold.
Daily Film Fix
4.4
Peanut Butter Falcon is sweet natured tale of friendship, freedom
Qc Times
3.1
Hes grief stricken over the death of his older brother but doesnt have the emotional vocabulary to face his own misery, and so hes foolish and destruc ..
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.0
Newcomer Gottsagen anchors the warmth with a winning performance thats alternately funny and sweet.
Columbus Alive
3.8
Tyler isnt sentimental toward Zak, and he doesnt treat him like a child, as even the well meaning Eleanor is apt to do.
Film Frenzy
4.4
The Peanut Butter Falcon reminds us of a time when Hollywood made movies that uplifted us, made us hunger for something greater.
Hollywood Into To
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a sweet, warm story about dreams and the family you choose. Zack Gottsagen is pure comedy. Shia LaBeof is giving me sexy, ..
Wp Me
4.5
In The Peanut Butter Falcon, Tyler doesnt just help Zak fly, together they give the feel good movie of 2019 wings.
Vulture
3.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon might not be a perfect movie, but it is certainly a worthwhile one ... a film driven by humor and heart.
4.5
They sit around a campfire, go fishing or carve watermelon helmets and its all a portrait of when misfits find each other.
Entertainment Voice
3.5
The filmmakers present a glistening view of the swampy countryside thats strikingly human.
The Only Critic
4.5
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON is a very sweet movie. It certainly has a distinctly goofy charm.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
It is a bit gooshy, with a baptism by a profane junkyard reverend and a magical realist moment of triumph. Still, the Outer Banks waterscapes make The ..
Metro Active
4.5
Gottsagens performance shows that a disabled actor can still have the range that an able bodied actor can have and still have the presence to drive a ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a quiet film at times, yet thanks to gorgeous cinematography and incredible performances from the two lead actors, its nev ..
World Wng
4.5
The focus of the narrative isnt about overcoming or rising above his condition.
Geek Girl Authority
3.8
The Peanut Butter Falcon is the sort of movie we need right now. It reminds us that simple acts of kindness are what prevent the world from totally sp ..
Illinois Times
4.5
This, understandably, isnt a wildly unpredictable film, but its fair to say that the film thankfully doesnt pull its emotional punches with one flagra ..
The Spool
5.0
You rarely experience flawless cinema, but for 93 minutes, thats exactly what you get here.
Hollywood News
4.5
Zak soon meets up with Tyler (a surprisingly marvelous Shia LeBeouf), on the run from crab fishermen whose pots hes destroyed.
Kdhx
3.5
A pleasant, heartwarming story, that includes Shia LaBeoufs best performance to date.
4.0
Naturally, Tyler doesnt take too kindly to Zaks presence, but eventually they come to an understanding.
The Gate
1.5
The movie tries using the South as a character, but it doesnt fully blend with the rest of the story.
Pgh City Paper
4.5
Shia Le Beouf is at his emotional best. As his character regains his humanity, he becomes the heart of the film. Zack Gottsagen as Zak is the soul.
Movies and Shakers
4.5
In a time of rampant cynicism The Peanut Butter Falcon dares to offer a sweet, sincere story with a happy ending. No wonder audiences are responding t ..
Leonard Mal
5.0
Its message of autonomy and risk taking is infused with a sense of magic as Zak, Tyler and Eleanor drift through the stultifyingly hot river ways of t ..
Caution Spoilers
3.0
That said, the context doesnt totally matter hereor at least it doesnt matter as much as the movie thinks it should.
Film Monthly
4.0
A simple tale told impeccably well, The Peanut Butter Falcon proves you dont need a lot of flash to land a mighty impact.
The Jam Report
4.0
There isnt a literal peanut butter falcon in The Peanut Butter Falcon, but true to the title, its a sticky sweet film that soars on the strength of it ..
Student Edge
4.3
It has a lovely message with big hearted performances from all involved.
rachelsreviews.net
4.0
As predictable and sentimental as most of this sounds, The Peanut Butter Falcon nevertheless delivers whats expected while providing pause for thought ..
Indie London
3.8
The casts chemistry is magical with Gottsagens natural charisma binding him to his co stars in a way that you just dont often see.
Silver Screen Riot
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon will warm your heart, time and time again.
Mama's Geeky
4.0
The beauty of empathy is that it doesnt take long to make a difference.
Jaredmobarak
4.5
The whole thing is just so damn sweet that I couldnt help but feel uplifted. Add to that a handful of genuine belly laughs and youve got yourself a wi ..
4.0
With heart, laughs and one of the purest on screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon.
Flick Feast
3.0
It exudes an innocence, kindness, and optimism that is unusual in contemporary independent cinema, which is usually much more tragic.
Fotogramas
3.0
The performances are lovely, and theres plenty of pleasant moments ... if thats enough for you to overlook a swamp full of other flaws, have at it.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.8
If youre predicting that these two men will forge an unlikely but close bond, you may have seen an independent movie before. However, the familiarity ..
Madison
4.0
Impressive performances lend credibility to this fanciful journey.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
4.0
The screenplay by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz (also the directors) cuts deep. Between the fun interactions of its characters are quiet nuggets o ..
Denton Record-Chronicle
3.5
Gottsagen wonderfully subverts lazy expectations with a funny and sensitive performance, while LaBeouf gives complexity and heart to a character that ..
The Digital Fix
3.8
Those arent bad thingsand thats a good thing to be reminded of once in a while.
Awards Watch
1.5
You have to be made out of stone to be unmoved by The Peanut Butter Falcon.
Lagniappe Mobile
5.0
Infused with loads of humor and plenty of heart, The Peanut Butter Falcon is as joyous and uplifting as a film can be.
Reel Reviews
4.5
It doesnt matter because the film tells us that a disability isnt a substitute for a personality.
About Boulder
4.5
Zak isnt to be held aloft and idolized, he doesnt grant redemption, and he certainly isnt incapable of mistakes.
Elements of Madness
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon takes viewers on an adventure. It makes us think, and it makes us feel. If youre like me, youll laugh, youll cry and youll be ..
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
2.5
...once the credits roll you wont feel very good about having spent the last 90 minutes with these characters and receiving such little pay off.
Movie Show Plus
4.0
Knows what it is, and it embraces every grain of sugar along the way.
VultureHound
4.5
LaBeouf is excellent but the films treatment of Gottsagens Zak and the buddy buddy relationship between the two leads. The Falcon is a breath of fresh ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
3.5
The film passionately adores him as much as Zack passionately adores its fighting back against the world premise, and in the end, thats all that matte ..
4.5
While youve seen all this, I like the relationship and the casting in this movie. And I loved that ending. Its not a disappointment if you go see this ..
Double Toasted
3.8
An inspiring and touching adventure about discovering our inner strength and learning from each others differences.
4.5
One of those almost tactile films where you can nearly touch and smell and feel everything on screen the courageous intimacy feeds an understated narr ..
Newshub (NZ)
3.5
Bolstered with Gottsagens natural sweetness, and advancing with a favorable propulsive lan, The Peanut Butter Falcon mixes cliched narrative with feel ..
Always Good Movies
3.0
Clueless about how to cope on his own for the first time, on the way hes rescued by a reluctant travelling companion, a laid back, trouble attracting ..
Dogandwolf
4.5
It wears its big, tender heart on its grubby, gritty sleeve, and it pulses with a compassionate zeal that feels, at times, downright spiritual, while ..
Eugene Weekly
4.4
On its face, The Peanut Butter Falcon feels like a generic indie dramedy.
We Boughta Blog
5.0
Exactly as predictable as you expect & you love it exactly as much as you expect. And thats a lot. Fun flick & the kind that gets awards. Or at least ..
Kxl
4.0
Their shot in the dark isnt all stonewashed skies and renegade bonding.
4.5
Her chemistry with LeBeouf doesnt work nearly as well as either actor does opposite Gottsagen, who provides the emotional core of the film with his bo ..
3.5
The inspired combination of Shia LaBeoufs Tyler and Zack Gottsagens Zak is a strong candidate for Onscreen Duo of the Year.
Asheville Movies
5.0
Picturesque, soul warming cinema that proves representation in cinema regarding talent with a disability can be possible without reducing them to a st ..
Brisbanista
3.8
The metaphorical significance of this down river flight, isnt lost co directors/writers Nilson and Schwartz.
Graffiti With Punctuation
3.5
Narratively, The Peanut Butter Falcon doesnt go in any unpredictable directions.
Exclaim!
3.0
This may come off as pretty cheesy and unoriginal for hardcore cinephiles, but theres no denying that the message is sweet.
Cinemacy
4.0
Two people from opposite ends of the spectrum and they find common ground for friendship. Thats what it is all about. People need people.
Phantom Tollbooth
3.2
Light fare in every since of the word, The Peanut Butter Falcon doesnt leave a lasting impression as its ultimate goal is a feel good misfit adventure ..
Texas Art & Film
4.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a heartwarming movie that soars in so many ways.
Should I See It
4.5
Excellent chemistry between the amazing Zack Gottsagen and Shia LaBeouf.
4.0
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a charming and engaging drama with a light comedic edge.
Backseat Mafia
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a film that understands, and teaches us, that in order to thrive we must spend time working to understand those around us.
Pop Culture Leftovers
4.0
He doesnt tell her that hes traveling with Zak: by now hes fully invested in their two bandits on the run adventure.
North Shore News (Vancouve ..
4.5
Funny and charming, with a central trio of appealing performances. A pleasant distraction from present day tensions.
MovieJawn
4.5
If youre buying any of this, consider yourself among this middlebrow productions target audience.
Miamiartzine
4.5
It is a small, lovely work with excellent, all in performances from Gottsagen and especially LaBeouf, who is becoming a more interesting and nuanced a ..
Austin 360
3.5
But knowing that really doesnt excuse his antisocial asshole behavior early in the story.
4.4
This is one of LaBeoufs most authentic roles, creating a realistic yet flawed character with a heart and a troubled past.
Reel Honestre Views
3.6
The script doesnt condescend to him, never asking us to pity his character, and allowing him to be funny without becoming the butt of the joke.
Rochester City Newspaper
4.0
Staying just the right side of too sweet while not shying from thornier issues, give yourself a great big bear hug by treating yourself to this weeks ..
The New Daily (Australia)
5.0
This story of a man with Downs Syndrome going after his dream of being a wrestler was inspired by the main actors dream to star in a film. The mess of ..
4.5
The film has a central character, whos not only appealing on an essential story level, but hes also so utterly different from what were used to seeing ..
Niagara Gazette
5.0
Simply put, The Peanut Butter Falcon is a collection of fantastic creative choices.
25YL (25 Years Later)
4.0
The relationship between LaBeouf and Gottsagen is the films backbone, both narratively and emotionally.
4.5
10:1923)an important theological truth that, to be sure, movies like Falcon dont spell out.
The Gospel Coalition
4.4
Peanut Butter Falcon, the story of a fugitive on the lam with a young man with Down syndrome, is an affecting, appealing piece of Americana.
Philadelphia Inquirer
2.0
Their forced friendship doesnt extinguish their handicaps, but it finally affords both the means to transcend them.
Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
4.5
In Peanut Butter Falcon, youre not watching Shia play a character named Tyler; youre watching Tyler.
Chase Whale
4.2
Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartzs debut feature isnt perfect, but it puts in an admirable effort.
Rave Reviews
4.0
There are scenes where hes funny and weird and awkward but hes never the butt of the joke.
Nate Hood Reviews
4.5
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a charming movie, filled with humanity and heart, even if it doesnt always make narrative sense.
Blog Franciscan Media
4.5
Its a feel good movie in every sense of the word, driven by its stellar performances.
MTR Network
4.8
Hands down the best film of 2019 so far. If you see any movie this summer, make it The Peanut Butter Falcon.
3.8
We dont ever really find out what the flashbacks are about other than a tumultuous past.
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