The Peanut Butter Falcon

Emmy^® winner Shia LaBeouf (Transformersfranchise, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) stars alongside Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, Suspiria, The Social Network) in “the sweetest darn film of the decade” (Film Inquiry) when The Peanut Butter Falcon arrives on Digital November 5 and on Blu-ray (plus Digital), DVD and On Demand November 12 from Lionsgate. The Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh™ film, about a young man with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, also stars Oscar^® nominee John Hawkes (2010, Best Supporting Actor,Winter’s Bone), Zack Gottsagen (Bulletproof), Oscar^® nominee and Emmy^® winner Thomas Haden Church (2004, Best Supporting Actor, Sideways), and Oscar^® nominee Bruce Dern (2013, Best Actor, Nebraska.) From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine, The Peanut Butter Falcon is “full of heart and packed with humor” (Jeremy Dick, MovieWeb).

The Peanut Butter Falcon follows Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome who runs away from a residential nursing home to fulfill his dream of attending the pro wrestling school of his idol, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). On the road, Zak meets Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a small-time outlaw who becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and ally. Together, they set out on a wild, life-changing journey and try to convince Eleanor (Dakota Johnson), a kind nursing-home employee charged with bringing Zak back, to join them.

Bring home The Peanut Butter Falcon and celebrate the adventure while diving deeper into the production with a photo gallery and behind-the-scenes featurette. The Peanut Butter Falcon Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

My Thoughts 

The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adorable family movie that centers around a young man named Zak who has Down syndrome. All his life, he dreamed of being a professional wrestler, but no one believed he could do it. One day, he runs away from the nursing home where he lives, determined to make his dreams come true. Along the way, he runs into a con artist who finds he can't resist helping Zak. When one of the employees from the home comes looking for him, she gets roped into his fantasy, too. Soon, the threesome embark on an amazing adventure together.

I really enjoyed this movie. I found it especially touching because I grew up with a family member who had Down syndrome. It was great seeing Zak following his dreams and encouraging others  to find their true path along the way. This was a really fun movie the whole family can enjoy together. If you'd like to order a copy of the Blu-ray for yourself, it's available in stores nationwide. You can also find it online at Amazon.