Rent Chicken (2015)
3.3 of 5 from 97 ratings
1h 23min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
The powerful feature-film debut of acclaimed young director Joe Stephenson, this compelling coming-of-age drama builds upon on a remarkable central performance from newcomer Scott Chambers. Chambers plays Richard, a fifteen-year-old boy with learning difficulties who lives in a shabby caravan with his older brother, Polly. Life for the siblings is harsh, with the engaging, nature-loving teenager yearning for stability while frequently finding himself on the wrong side of his brother's destructive, often violent moods. Finding it easier to communicate with animals none more so than his beloved hen, Fiona Richard nevertheless forms a strong friendship with rebellious seventeen-year-old Annabel, whose family have recently acquired the farmland on which the brothers live. But growing conflict with the new landowners will lead to a situation that severely tests Richard's natural optimism, as a world of privilege collides with the brothers' precarious, marginalised existence. - Actors:
- Scott Chambers, Morgan Watkins, Yasmin Paige, Kirsty Besterman, Stuart Keil, Freddie Machin, Gina Bramhill, Alf Raines, Johnny Vercoutre, Adrian Bouchet, Rose Williams, Ben Mars, Michael Culkin, Danny Steele, Alex Murphy, Connor Catchpole, Sebastian Foux, Jamie Weston, Harrison Sansostri, Hannah Moss
- Directors:
- Joe Stephenson
- Producers:
- Tina Galovic, Joe Stephenson
- Writers:
- Freddie Machin, Chris New
- Studio:
- Network UK
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- Top 10 Barnyard Bird Films, Top Films
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 18/09/2017
- Run Time:
- 86 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Ian McKellen interviews Scott Chambers
- Hatching Chicken
- Morgan Watkins Audition
- Trailer and TV Spot
- Phone Videos
- Scott Chambers Monologue
- Extensive Image Galleries
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Reviews (3) of Chicken
Chicken - Chicken review by JR
A film about love, hate, loathing and ultimately redemption. It will stay with you for a very long time. Highly recommended.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
So-So Character Study of Learning-Disabled Boy with Depiction of Gypsy Life - Chicken review by PV
OK so, I was unsure what to expect from this film but sort-of liked it. It is good to see groups not usually represented on screen much, like gypsies. BIRD is another difficult British film like that. I am familiar with static caravans too so get that culture as shown in the film THE SCOUTING BOOK FOR BOYS.
BUT 1) the main character of Richard is played by an actor much too old, he looks 20, and anyway for a Romany of that generation, I doubt he's be called Richard anyway.
2) this is a character study, sure, but also sterotypes abound esp in the female characters (poshos) in 'the big house'.
3) it could all be a half-hour TV drama really, and it's based on a short story by Freddie Machin who plays the rich young scrapyard owner
Odd that the actor playing Richard has gone on to appear in and produce the BLOOD AND HONEY WINNIE THE POOH films and the NIGHTMARE NEVERLAND ones.
The director has gone on to direct MIDAS MAN a biopic about Brian Epstein.
I cannot help thinking the 2 glowing 5 star reviews from people who have only 2 reviews to their name each are SHILLS...
2 stars.
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A beautiful, challenging film - Chicken review by SR
I have been a member of CP for some years, but have never written a review. This film prompted me to write one. You won't find better acting - Scott Chambers is phenomenal. It's a challenging film but stick with it.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.