Runt (film) explained

Runt
Director:William Coakley
Music:James Curd
Cinematography:John T. Connor
Editing:Richard Byard
Distributor:1091 Media
Country:United States
Language:English

Runt is a 2020 American drama thriller film directed by William Coakley from a screenplay by Coakley, Armand Constantine, and Christian van Gregg.[1] 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.

Plot

Runt follows the life of Cal (Boyce), a teenage boy who experiences troubling incidents that make him a cold and callous person.[2] 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.[3]

Production

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.[4] It is Coakley's feature film directorial debut.[5] On that same month, Jason Patric, Brianna Hildebrand, Tichina Arnold, Aramis Knight, Nicole Elizabeth Berger, and Mitch Silpa joined the cast of the film.[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in July 2018.[7] 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.[3] This was Boyce's final film that he starred in.

Release

The film was released in February 2020 at the Mammoth Film Festival, where it won an award.[8] In June 2021, 1091 Media acquired distribution rights to the film.[9]

Reception

Runt received a 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce (in her final film role) To Topline 'Runt' Indie Movie. N'Duka. Amanda. 2018-07-23. Deadline. en. July 19, 2019.
  2. Web site: What We Know About Cameron Boyce's Tragic and Untimely Death. Bowenbank. Starr. July 8, 2019. Cosmopolitan. en-US. July 19, 2019.
  3. Web site: Cameron Boyce's Last Movies & Shows: Release Date for 'Descendants 3'. Orfanides. Effie. July 7, 2019. Heavy.com. en. July 19, 2019.
  4. Web site: 'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce To Topline 'Runt' Indie Movie. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. July 23, 2018. July 7, 2019.
  5. Web site: Nicole Elizabeth Berger Joins Cameron Boyce & Jason Patric In Indie Thriller RUNT. BroadwayWorld.com. July 31, 2018. October 19, 2020.
  6. Web site: Jason Patric, 'Deadpool's Brianna Hildebrand, Tichina Arnold & More Join 'Runt' Indie Film. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. July 30, 2018. July 7, 2019.
  7. Web site: Nicole Elizabeth Berger Joins Cameron Boyce & Jason Patric In Indie Thriller RUNT. BroadwayWorld. July 31, 2018. July 7, 2019.
  8. Web site: 'Paradise City' Trailer Showcases The Late Cameron Boyce In His Final Project. Deadline Hollywood. Bruce. Haring. May 2, 2020. May 2, 2020.
  9. Web site: Cameron Boyce's Final Film 'Runt' Gets U.S. Deal With 1091 Pictures For Fall Release. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021.
  10. Web site: Runt . .