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.

Unleashed
Directed byFinn Taylor
Produced by
  • Susan Johnson
  • James Huntsman
  • Todd Slater
  • Jonathan M. Black
  • Jennifer Goshay
Written byFinn Taylor
StarringKate Micucci
Justin Chatwin
Steve Howey
Sean Astin
Hana Mae Lee
Illeana Douglas
Music byMark Orton
CinematographyRichard Wong
Edited byRick LeCompte
Production
companies
Braveart Films
Distributed byLevel 33 Entertainment
Release date
  • October 12, 2016 (2016-10-12) (MVFF)
  • August 25, 2017 (2017-08-25) (Theatrical release)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1 million

Cast

Production

On June 4, 2015, it was announced Kate Micucci, Justin Chatwin and Steve Howey signed on for the film.[1] On June 18, 2015, it was announced Sean Astin, Hana Mae Lee, Josh Brener and Illeana Douglas joined the cast of the film.[2]

Principal photography began on June 30, 2015 in San Francisco.[3]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 12, 2016.[4] Level 33 Entertainment acquired the domestic distribution rights and released the film on August 25, 2017, in select theaters and through video on demand.[5]

Critical reception

Unleashed received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an 75% rating, based on 8 reviews.[6] 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."[7]

References
  1. Ford, Rebecca (June 4, 2015). "Kate Micucci, Steve Howey, Justin Chatwin Join Indie 'Unleashed' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  2. Ford, Rebecca (June 18, 2015). "Sean Astin, Illeana Douglas Join Indie 'Unleashed' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  3. "Unleashed the Movie on Instagram: "Shooting Day: 1 !."". Instagram. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  4. "Unleashed". Mvff.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  5. "Level 33 Entertainment & Voltage Pictures Acquire 'Unleashed'; Gravitas Ventures Lands 'No Way To Live'". deadline.com. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  6. "Unleashed (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes.com. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  7. "'Unleashed': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.com. Retrieved September 10, 2017.


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