Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving is a 2020 American comedy film, written and directed by Nicol Paone in her directorial debut.[1] It stars Malin Åkerman, Kat Dennings, Aisha Tyler, Chelsea Peretti, Christine Taylor, Jane Seymour, Deon Cole, Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Jack Donnelly and Ryan Hansen.

Friendsgiving
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNicol Paone
Produced by
Written byNicol Paone
Starring
Music byJessica Weiss
CinematographyNeil Shapiro
Edited byJulie Cohen
Production
company
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It was released on October 23, 2020, by Saban Films.

Cast

Production

In May 2018, it was announced Malin Åkerman, Kat Dennings, Jane Seymour, Aisha Tyler, Chelsea Peretti, Christine Taylor, Deon Cole, Ryan Hansen, Wanda Sykes and Margaret Cho, had been cast in the film, with Nicol Paone directing from a screenplay she wrote. Malin Åkerman, Ben Stiller, Nicholas Weinstock and Harmon Saleem will produce the film, under their Red Hour Films and Endeavor Content banners, respectively.[2][3]

Principal photography began in May 2018.[4] Production concluded on June 4, 2018.[5][6]

Release

In November 2019, Saban Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[7] In February 2020, Vertical Entertainment acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film.[8] It was released on October 23, 2020.[9]

Reception

Friendsgiving holds a 20% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 25 reviews, with a weighted average of 4.3/10.[10]

References
  1. Presecky, Georgi (October 23, 2020). "New Jersey Native Makes Directorial Debut With 'Friendsgiving'". Patch. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (May 17, 2018). "Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Jane Seymour To Star In 'Friendsgiving' Comedy With Ben Stiller Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  3. McNary, Dave (May 17, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Jane Seymour to Star in 'Friendsgiving'". Variety. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  4. "Friendsgiving". Production List. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  5. Akerman, Malin (June 4, 2018). "That's a wrap!! Thank you to every single one of you for making this possible. You know who you are... @nicolpaone and all cast and crew of #friendsgivingthemovie 🙏🏻❤️ This was a dream..." Instagram. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  6. Paone, Nicol (June 5, 2018). "And that's a wrap on #friendsgivingthemovie I'm beyond grateful for everyone in this amazing cast and crew who made it all come to life. ❤️❤️". Instagram. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  7. Grater, Tom (November 7, 2019). "Saban Films Buys Ben Stiller-Produced Comedy 'Friendsgiving' With Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Chelsea Peretti". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  8. Grater, Tom (February 20, 2020). "Vertical Entertainment Bolsters UK Distribution Slate With Quartet Of Genre Acquisitions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  9. Boone, John (September 8, 2020). "Malin Akerman and Kat Dennings Are Trying to Survive the Holidays in 'Friendsgiving' Trailer (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  10. "Friendsgiving (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
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