The Life of Chuck (2025)
Kernel Score: 82% · 905 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2025-06-05
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch The Life of Chuck
- Stream: Hulu
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
The Life of Chuck parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Life of Chuck is an R-rated fantasy drama about life, death, and an ordinary man's journey, including a terminal illness storyline.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The film deals with death and dying from illness in emotional rather than graphic terms.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Tom Hiddleston as Charles 'Chuck' Krantz
- Benjamin Pajak as Charles 'Chuck' Krantz (pre-teen)
- Nick Offerman as Narrator (voice)
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Marty Anderson
- Karen Gillan as Felicia Gordon
- Mia Sara as Sarah Krantz
- Mark Hamill as Albie Krantz
- Annalise Basso as Janice Halliday
- Jacob Tremblay as Charles 'Chuck' Krantz (teen)
- Cody Flanagan as Charles 'Chuck' Krantz (child)
The Life of Chuck FAQ
Is The Life of Chuck good?
The Life of Chuck has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 905 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Life of Chuck?
In the US you can stream The Life of Chuck on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Life of Chuck OK for kids?
The Life of Chuck is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Life of Chuck is an R-rated fantasy drama about life, death, and an ordinary man's journey, including a terminal illness storyline.
What movies are like The Life of Chuck?
If you liked The Life of Chuck, try Clouds, The Lovely Bones, Before I Fall and Richard Jewell.