7 Chinese Brothers
| 7 Chinese Brothers | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bob Byington |
| Produced by |
Molly Christie Benson Seana Flanagan Nancy Schafer |
| Written by | Bob Byington |
| Starring |
Jason Schwartzman Stephen Root Olympia Dukakis Jonathan Togo Alex Karpovsky |
| Music by | Chris Baio |
| Cinematography | Adam Ginsberg |
| Edited by |
Robert Greene Leah Marino |
Production company |
8750 Films Faliro House Productions |
| Distributed by | Screen Media Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 75 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
7 Chinese Brothers is a 2015 American comedy film written and directed by Bob Byington. The film stars Jason Schwartzman, Stephen Root, Olympia Dukakis, Jonathan Togo and Alex Karpovsky. The film was released in the United States on August 28, 2015, in a limited release and through video on demand.
Plot
In this quirky comedy, Larry (Jason Schwartzman) along with his trusty sidekick french bulldog Arrow (Schwartzman's real life pet), goes through life as a misanthropic outcast looking for work and a purpose in life.
Cast
- Jason Schwartzman as Larry
- Stephen Root as George
- Olympia Dukakis as Grandma
- Tunde Adebimpe as Major Norwood
- Eleanore Pienta as Lupe
- Jonathan Togo as Don
- Alex Karpovsky as Kaminsky
- Alex Ross Perry as Hats at Cars
- Anna Margaret Hollyman as Angry Audrey
- John Gatins as Dinsmore
- Jordan Hargett as Dog Walker
Release
The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 15, 2015.[1] On May 5, 2015, Screen Media Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[2] The film was released in the United States on August 28, 2015, in a limited release and through video on demand.[3]
Reception
7 Chinese Brothers received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 74%, based on 34 reviews, with a rating of 6.1/10.[4] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 56 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[5]
References
- 1 2 "'7 Chinese Brothers': SXSW Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2015-05-05). "‘7 Chinese Brothers’ Release Date: Jason Schwartzman Comedy Due In August". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ↑ "7 Chinese Brothers - Movie Trailers - iTunes". Trailers.apple.com. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
- ↑ "7 Chinese Brothers (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ↑ "7 Chinese Brothers Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-08-31.