Sonny 2002
“His life was the morning after, until he decided to change the night before.”
What is Sonny?
Topic: Film "Sonny" (2002). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 26, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Saturn Films, Gold Circle Films
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $132,221
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 63 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Saturn Films, Gold Circle Films
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Topic: Film "Sonny" (2002).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Sonny (also known as Pony Rides).
Release Date: 10/26/2002 (US).
Genre: Crime and Drama (American crime drama).
Runtime: 1h 50m.
Director: Nicolas Cage (directorial debut, also makes a cameo).
Screenplay: John Carlen.
Cast: James Franco, Harry Dean Stanton, Brenda Blethyn, Mena Suvari, Josie Davis.
Setting: New Orleans, 1981.
Plot: Sonny Phillips, an honorably discharged soldier, returns home to New Orleans. He wants to leave behind his life as a gigolo/trained prostitute working for his mother, who is a brothel-madam. A job promised by his Army buddy does not materialize, making it difficult for him to escape his past.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Sonny worth watching?
Sonny holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 63 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Sonny and when was it released?
Sonny is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
Who directed Sonny?
Sonny was directed by Nicolas Cage.
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