Cherry (2021)

6.6R142 minDirector: Anthony Russo

American crime drama film

Cherry is a 2021 American crime drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay by Angela Russo-Otstot and Jessica Goldberg, based on Nico Walker‘s semi-autobiographical 2018 novel. It stars Tom Holland as the titular character, alongside Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, and Jeff Wahlberg. The film follows the life of Cherry, from a college student to a PTSD-afflicted veteran who robs banks to pay for his and his wife's drug addiction.

Cherry was released in select theaters on February 26, 2021, and received a streaming release on March 12, by Apple TV+. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Holland's and Bravo's performances, but criticized its writing and direction.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Cherry about?
Cherry (2021) — Cherry drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq - anchored only by his true love, Emily. But after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs and crime as he struggles to find his place in the world.
Is Cherry based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Cherry scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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