Chestnut (film)

Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film directed by Jac Cron and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man. It is Cron's feature directorial debut.

Premise

During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle.

Cast

• Natalia Dyer as Annie
• Rachel Keller as Tyler
• Danny Ramirez as Danny
• Chella Man as Jason
• Caleb Eberhardt as Connor
• Haniq Best as Alicia
• Eric Francis Melaragni as Scott
• Nathaniel Wood as Isaac
• Lindsay Michelle Reed as Bartender

Production

Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021. Cron has stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.

Release

Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023. On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival.

The film will be released in theaters on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.

Reception

Critical reception

Wyatt Frantz of Josh at the Movies awarded the film three stars out of five. Branyan Towe of Loud and Clear awarded the film four stars out of five.

Accolades

References

External links

• Chestnut at IMDb