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The Unicorn (2018 film)

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The Unicorn
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Schwartzman
Screenplay by
Story byRobert Schwartzman
Produced by
  • Russell Wayne Groves
  • Robert Schwartzman
Starring
Cinematography
Edited byChris Donlon
Production
company
  • Beachwood Park Films
Distributed byThe Orchard
Release dates
  • March 10, 2018 (2018-03-10) (SXSW)
  • February 1, 2019 (2019-02-01) (United States)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Unicorn is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Robert Schwartzman and starring Lauren Lapkus, Nick Rutherford, Lucy Hale, Beck Bennett, Dree Hemingway, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Maya Kazan, John Kapelos, Beverly D'Angelo, and Kyle Mooney. Its screenplay was written by Nick Rutherford, Kirk C. Johnson, and Will Elliott, from a story by Schwartzman.

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2018 and was released on February 1, 2019, by The Orchard.

Premise

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An engaged couple look to reenergize their relationship by having a threesome.

Cast

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Production

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In July 2017, it was announced Lauren Lapkus, Nick Rutherford, Lucy Hale, Beck Bennett, Dree Hemingway, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Maya Kazan, John Kapelos, and Beverly D'Angelo had been cast in the film, with Rutherford writing the script alongside Kirk C. Johnson and Will Elliott, from a story by Robert Schwartzman who would also direct the film. Schwartzman would serve as a producer on the film alongside Russell Wayne Groves, while Bret Disend, Al Di, Mark Weiss, Jessica James, and Bo An would serve as executive producers.[1]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2018.[2][3] Shortly after, Screen Media Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[4] However, The Orchard acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[5] It was released on February 1, 2019.[6]

Reception

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On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 91% based on 11 reviews and an average score of 7.5/10.[7]

References

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  1. ^ McNary, Dave (July 17, 2017). "Nick Rutherford, Lauren Lapkus to Star in Relationship Comedy 'The Unicorn' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "The Unicorn". South by Southwest. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  3. ^ Derschowitz, Jessica (January 31, 2018). "John Krasinski and Emily Blunt supernatural thriller A Quiet Place to open SXSW Film Festival". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  4. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 20, 2018). "Screen Media Nabs SXSW Film 'The Unicorn'; Parade Deck Acquires 'Goodland'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 5, 2018). "The Orchard Lassoes Robert Schwartzman's Threesome Comedy 'The Unicorn'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  6. ^ Hasty, Katie (December 30, 2018). "Here's every 2019 movie release date so far". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  7. ^ "The Unicorn (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
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