The Life of Chuck – Stephen King’s Reverse-Life Drama
| Movie Name | The Life of Chuck |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy Drama, Human Story |
| Structure | Reverse Timeline – End → Beginning |
| Lead | Tom Hiddleston as Chuck |
| Supporting | Ejiofor, Gillan, Hamill, Young Chuck |
| Festivals | TIFF Premiere (Sept 2024), People’s Choice |
| US Release | June 6 (limited), June 13 (wide) |
| Box Office | ~$13.1 million gross |
Plot
The Life of Chuck (2025) is an emotional fantasy-drama by Mike Flanagan, based on Stephen King’s novella. It tells Chuck’s life in reverse—starting at the end of the universe and tracing back to his childhood. Tom Hiddleston plays Chuck, supported by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, and others. The film premiered at TIFF in September 2024, winning the People’s Choice Award, and released in U.S. theaters in June 2025. Critics praised its heartfelt performances and structure, though some found it overly sentimental.