Chicken
“A down-on-her-luck, recently single 30-something is forced to move back into her childhood home. As she reconnects with her brother who has Down syndrome, will their differences drive them apart?”
Synopsis
When Sam splits up with her partner, she is forced to move back into her childhood home with her mother and neurodivergent brother. When depression sinks in, her brother Emmett gets in her face trying to cheer her up and in doing so makes everything worse. But when Emmett is confronted with a situation at a baseball game where he is called a chicken, Sam rises to the challenge to come to his aid and is reminded of what is truly important.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Chicken Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thomas Edison Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy McNulty, Emma Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucy McNulty
- Original Title
- Chicken
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Strange Company Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucy McNulty, Emma Pollard
Lucy McNulty
Devin Karringten
Emma Pollard
Isabelle Deluce, Lucy McNulty, Zack Hamm
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy McNulty
Director
Lucy McNulty
Writer
Isabelle Deluce
Producer
Lucy McNulty
Producer
Devin Karringten
Director of Photography
Emma Pollard
Director
Zack Hamm
Producer
Emma Pollard
Editor
Danielle Klaudt
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chicken.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chicken about?
When Sam splits up with her partner, she is forced to move back into her childhood home with her mother and neurodivergent brother. When depression sinks in, her brother Emmett gets in her face trying to cheer her up and in doing so makes everything worse. But when Emmett is confronted with a situation at a baseball game where he is called a chicken, Sam rises to the challenge to come to his aid and is reminded of what is truly important.
Who directed Chicken?
Chicken was directed by Lucy McNulty, Emma Pollard.
Who stars in Chicken?
The principal cast of Chicken includes Lucy McNulty, Aaron Waddingham, Susinn McFarlen, Nathan Kay, Roxanne Wilson.
When was Chicken released and how long is it?
Chicken was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 14m.