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... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| Arizona RepublicSamantha IncorvaiaThe film is a sweet, funny and heartfelt look at friendship and strength. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Stephen RodrickIn the end, whether the performances are driven by real-life trauma or by acting doesn’t matter. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. |
| Philadelphia InquirerGary ThompsonThere is honest sentiment in the arc of this story, aided by the chemistry between Gottsagen and LaBeouf, and by the warm mood of the film. |
| RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyCliches aside, there's something at work in The Peanut Butter Falcon, something eccentric and exuberant. Nilson and Schwartz's devotion to the details of Zac's world highlights Gottsagen's funny and intelligent performance, giving the film an authenticity it wouldn't otherwise have. |
| TheWrapYolanda MachadoThe Peanut Butter Falcon is charming, enveloping, and an absolute joy. |
| Film ThreatAlan NgThe Peanut Butter Falcon refuses to condescend to its star and tells a story that’s authentic to the life and experiences of adults with Down Syndrome. |
| EmpireBeth WebbThis is LaBeouf at his best, stripped down to his bare elements and bookended by two luminous performances from Gottsagen and Johnson. A lightly flawed script may lack Huckleberry Finn epicness, but warms the heart with its parental tenderness. |
| The Film StageJohn FinkWhat it lacks in originality it makes up for in its empathetic charm. Sometimes that’s just enough. |
| Consequence of SoundRandall ColburnWhile one wishes the beats were a touch more oiled, the film’s strengths reside outside the confines of narrative. |
| Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshLaBeouf brings the soul to The Peanut Butter Falcon, while Gottsagen brings the spirit. |
