Runt is a 2020 American drama thriller film directed by William Coakley from a screenplay by Coakley, Armand Constantine, and Christian van Gregg.[3] It stars Cameron Boyce in his final film role, alongside Nicole Elizabeth Berger, Aramis Knight, Jason Patric, Cyrus Arnold, Tichina Arnold, Brianna Hildebrand and Aydin Etehadi.
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| Directed by | William Coakley |
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| Edited by | Richard Byard |
| Music by | James Curd |
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| Distributed by | 1091 Media |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise edit
Runt follows the life of Cal (Boyce), a teenage boy who experiences troubling incidents that make him a cold and callous person.[4] Cal is interested in Gabriella (Hildebrand) but is being bullied by her boyfriend, Vic (Knight), and his group of friends. The character devolves into pain, self-destruction, and abuse after being subjected to bullying by his peers in high school. The film also shows the lack of adult intervention which causes Cal to grow up into an individual lacking a moral compass.[5]
Cast edit
- Cameron Boyce as Cal
- Nicole Elizabeth Berger as Cecily
- Aramis Knight as Vic
- Cyrus Arnold as Borgie
- Brianna Hildebrand as Gabriella
- Jason Patric as Coach Wilkes
- Charlie Gillespie as D-Rat Ronnie
- Javier Bolanos as Big Ern
- Carson Boatman as Hank
- Gabrielle Haugh as Candice
- Tichina Arnold as Principal Carey
- Mitch Silpa as Talley
- Siena Goines as Mrs. Rose
- Vivian Bang as Kathy
- Seth Lee as Chris
- Scott Peat as Cecily's Dad
- Jacqueline Guido as Cal's Mom
Production edit
In July 2018, it was announced that Cameron Boyce had joined the cast of the film, with William Coakley directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Armand Constantine and Christian van Gregg.[6] It is Coakley's feature film directorial debut.[7] On that same month, Jason Patric, Brianna Hildebrand, Tichina Arnold, Aramis Knight, Nicole Elizabeth Berger, and Mitch Silpa joined the cast of the film.[8]
Filming edit
Principal photography began in July 2018.[9] The film was reported to be in post-production when Boyce died of a seizure in his sleep on July 6, 2019. He was 20 years old.[5] This was Boyce's final film that he starred in.
Release edit
The film was released in February 2020 at the Mammoth Film Festival, where it won an award.[2] In June 2021, 1091 Media acquired distribution rights to the film.[10]
Reception edit
Runt received a 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Cameron Boyce's Final Film 'Runt' To Make World Premiere At Mammoth Film Festival". Deadline. February 6, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Haring, Bruce (May 2, 2020). "'Paradise City' Trailer Showcases The Late Cameron Boyce In His Final Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 23, 2018). "'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce (in her final film role) To Topline 'Runt' Indie Movie". Deadline. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr (July 8, 2019). "What We Know About Cameron Boyce's Tragic and Untimely Death". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Orfanides, Effie (July 7, 2019). "Cameron Boyce's Last Movies & Shows: Release Date for 'Descendants 3'". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 23, 2018). "'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce To Topline 'Runt' Indie Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ "Nicole Elizabeth Berger Joins Cameron Boyce & Jason Patric In Indie Thriller RUNT". BroadwayWorld.com. July 31, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 30, 2018). "Jason Patric, 'Deadpool's Brianna Hildebrand, Tichina Arnold & More Join 'Runt' Indie Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ "Nicole Elizabeth Berger Joins Cameron Boyce & Jason Patric In Indie Thriller RUNT". BroadwayWorld. July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 1, 2021). "Cameron Boyce's Final Film 'Runt' Gets U.S. Deal With 1091 Pictures For Fall Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Runt". Rotten Tomatoes.
