Rent Chicken (2015)

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

Year:

2015

Studio:

Network UK

Genres:

British Films, Drama

Countries:

UK

DVD details

BBFC:

Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over

Release Date:

18/09/2017

Run Time:

83 minutes

Aspect Ratio:

Widescreen 2.35:1

Format:

Pal

Colour:

Colour

Languages:

English

Subtitles:

English

Special features:

• Ian McKellen interviews Scott Chambers
• Hatching Chicken
• Morgan Watkins Audition
• Trailer and TV Spot
• Phone Videos
• Scott Chambers Monologue
• Extensive Image Galleries

Blu-ray details

BBFC:

Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over

Release Date:

Not available for rental