The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

Zak runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true.

Directors:

Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz

Writers:

Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz

Stars:

Zack Gottsagen, Ann Owens, Dakota Johnson

21 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Zack Gottsagen	...	Zak (as Zachary Gottsagen)
Ann Owens	...	Rosemary
Dakota Johnson	...	Eleanor
Bruce Dern	...	Carl
Shia LaBeouf	...	Tyler
Thomas Haden Church	...	Salt Water Redneck
Rob Thomas	...	Winkie
Jon Bernthal	...	Mark
Tim Zajaros	...	Orderly
John Hawkes	...	Duncan
Yelawolf	...	Ratboy
Jonathan D. Williams	...	Craig (as Jonathan Williams)
Deja Dee	...	Janice
Lee Spencer	...	Glen
Mark Helms	...	Trucker

Storyline

The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from the nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler by attending the wrestling school The Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control Tyler (32), a small-time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (28), a kind nursing home employee with a story of her own, to join them on their journey.

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Plot Keywords:

down syndrome | wrestling | friendship | bare chested male | loss of loved one | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic content, language throughout, some violence and smoking

Did You Know?

Trivia

On July 30, 2019, the Ruderman Family Foundation honored this movie with its Seal of Authentic Representation for accurate depictions of people with disabilities.

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Goofs

The operation of the shotgun is misrepresented multiple times. When Zak fires it the first time, he's thrown back through the air several feet. No shotgun has a recoil that powerful. If it did, Zak would've suffered serious injuries from a blow that powerful. Later, when Tyler is teaching him to shoot, he aims and fires without properly resting the stock of the gun against his shoulder. No experienced shooter would teach someone to fire this way as it too would cause injury.

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Quotes

Blind Jasper John: [from trailer] There are sheep in this world and there are wolves in this world. And I know that you two boys are just two weary travelers who have lost your way. So, we are going to clean you up right with a baptism.

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Crazy Credits

The film's title appears again at the end of the closing credits.

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Connections

Referenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Streaming in August 2020 (2020)

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Soundtracks

So Long to Heartache
Written by Dixie Davis & Larry Davis
Performed by Dixie Davis & Larry Davis
Courtesy of The Numero Group

User Reviews

Friends are the family you choose!

Wow this movie has all the feels! There is heart and soul in this movie. The openness and awareness they are a bringing to the the Down syndrome community. They captured the charm of the south, while showing the even more unique charm of parts of Dare County, NC. This movie wasn't written by some big time directors, it was 2 guys with a vision to give an aspiring actor with Down syndrome a chance, and that is exactly what Zak got! The is a must see of all ages, yes in the young ones can see this one! Tyler Neilson and Mike Schwartz really have something special. Must see!

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 August 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Peanut Butter Falcon

Filming Locations:

Savannah, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$204,793, 11 August 2019

Gross USA:

$20,457,151

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$133,031,473

Company Credits

Production Co:

Armory Films, 1993, Lucky Treehouse

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1