Chili Finger
“Sometimes, life gives you the finger.”
Synopsis
When a small town lawyer discovers a severed finger in her chili, she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout in an effort to regain control over her mundane life. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and her life descends into chaos.
Top Cast
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Judy Greer
Jess
Sean Astin
Ron
Bryan Cranston
Dave
John Goodman
Blake Jr.
Madeline Wise
Blake Jr. II
Paul Stanko
Trevor
Sarah Herrman
Nia
Sara Sevigny
Jackie
Dann Florek
Carl
Shaya Harris
Kris
Oksana Fedunyszyn
Phillis
Mike Vrablik
Peter
Ann Delaney
Jenny
McKenzie Chinn
News Anchor
H.B. Ward
WWII Buddy 1
Ed Kross
WWII Buddy 2
Kyra Leigh
Security Guard
Richard Henzel
Historian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edd Benda, Stephen Helstad
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Helstad
- Original Score
- Dan Deacon
- Original Title
- Chili Finger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Beyond The Porch, Darkwell Entertainment, Yellow House Entertainment, Whetstone Pictures, Flyover Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edd Benda, Stephen Helstad
Stephen Helstad
Dan Deacon
Cristina Dunlap
Todd Zelin
John Goodman, Sam Sandweiss, Jo Henriquez, Judy Greer, Edd Benda
Department Leadership Roster
Edd Benda
Director
Stephen Helstad
Director
Stephen Helstad
Writer
Sam Sandweiss
Producer
Jo Henriquez
Producer
Dan Deacon
Original Music Composer
Cristina Dunlap
Director of Photography
Todd Zelin
Editor
Chris L. Spellman
Production Design
Melissa Walker
Costume Design
Chris Nolte
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chili Finger.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chili Finger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chili Finger about?
When a small town lawyer discovers a severed finger in her chili, she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout in an effort to regain control over her mundane life. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and her life descends into chaos.
Who directed Chili Finger?
Chili Finger was directed by Edd Benda, Stephen Helstad.
Who stars in Chili Finger?
The principal cast of Chili Finger includes Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Madeline Wise.
When was Chili Finger released and how long is it?
Chili Finger was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Chili Finger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chili Finger was composed by Dan Deacon.