Popular Theory

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Popular Theory
Directed byAli Scher
Written by
  • Ali Scher
  • Joe Swanson
Produced by
  • Christian Hall
  • Errol Sadler
  • Ali Scher
  • Camilo Diaz Caro
  • Aidan Guthrie
Starring
Production
company
Two Independent Eyes Productions
Distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment
Release date
  • February 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$37,543 [1] [2]

Popular Theory is a 2024 American family film directed by Ali Scher. The film stars Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Lincoln Lambert, Chloe East and Cheryl Hines.

Contents

Cast

Release

In 2022, it was announced that Blue Fox Entertainment acquired the rights to the film. [3]

Popular Theory was released in theaters in the United States on February 9, 2024. [4]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 57% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.8/10. [5]

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  2. "Popular Theory - Financial Information". The Numbers . Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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