Small Town Wisconsin

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Small Town Wisconsin
Small Town Wisconsin.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Niels Mueller
Screenplay byJason Naczek
Produced by
  • Scott Foley
  • Josh Rosenberg
  • Niels Mueller
  • Hongtao Liu
Starring
CinematographyNathaniel Goodman
Edited byTracy Adams
Music byNicholas Jacobson-Larson
Production
companies
Distributed by Quiver Distribution
Release dates
  • August 15, 2020 (2020-08-15)(Sarajevo)
  • June 10, 2022 (2022-06-10)(United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Small Town Wisconsin is a 2020 American drama film written by Jason Naczek, directed by Niels Mueller and starring David Sullivan, Kristen Johnston and Bill Heck. [1] Alexander Payne and Jinhua Yang served as executive producers of the film. [2]

Contents

The film was released in theaters in the United States on June 10, 2022, by Quiver Distribution. [3]

Plot

After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams - Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What's supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival in August 2020. [4] The film was also shown at the Milwaukee Film Festival in October 2020. [5] [6]

It was picked up for online distribution by Quiver . [7]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 83% critic score based on 12 reviews and a 90% audience score from fewer than 50 ratings. [8] Glenn Kenny of The New York Times wrote that director Niels Mueller’s approach was “patient and sensitive,” praising the cast and noting that the film’s comedic elements “sometimes earn a chuckle.” [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mobarak, Jared (12 October 2020). "BIFF Review: Small Town Wisconsin Puts a Humorous Spin on Hitting Rock Bottom". The Film Stage. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  2. ↑ Grierson, Tim (18 August 2020). "'Small Town Wisconsin': Sarajevo Review". Screen Daily . Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 3, 2022). "Quiver Distribution Acquires Dramedy Small Town Wisconsin From Executive Producer Alexander Payne – Watch The Trailer". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ Rosser, Michael (10 August 2020). "Niels Mueller's 'Small Town Wisconsin' to premiere at Sarajevo". Screen Daily . Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Barclay, Melissa (19 October 2020). "Film Small Town Wisconsin: "A love letter to Milwaukee"". WTMJ (AM) . Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Niels Mueller-Small Town Wisconsin (10/21/20)". WKLH . Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 2022). "Alexander Payne Dramedy Small Town Wisconsin Acquired By Quiver Distribution". Deadline. https://deadline.com/2022/05/alexander-payne-dramedy-small-town-wisconsin-acquired-by-quiver-distribution-1235015177/
  8. ↑ "Small Town Wisconsin". Rotten Tomatoes. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/small_town_wisconsin
  9. ↑ "Small Town Wisconsin". Rotten Tomatoes. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/small_town_wisconsin
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