Cora Bora
Cora Bora is an 2023 American comedy-drama film, directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, from a screenplay by Rhianon Jones. It stars Megan Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland, Chelsea Peretti, Margaret Cho and Darrell Hammond.
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Directed by | Hannah Pearl Utt |
Written by | Rhianon Jones |
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Cinematography | Senda Bonnet |
Edited by | Kent Kincannon |
Music by | Miya Folick |
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Distributed by | Brainstorm Media |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2023.
Plot
Cora senses her open relationship is on the rocks. When the struggling musician and messy millennial goes home to Portland to win her girlfriend back, she realizes it’s much more than her love life that needs salvaging.
Cast
- Megan Stalter as Cora
- Jojo T. Gibbs as Justine
- Manny Jacinto as Tom
- Ayden Mayeri as Riley
- Thomas Mann
- Chrissie Fit as Cristina
- Andre Hyland as Jeremiah
- Chelsea Peretti
- Margaret Cho
- Darrell Hammond
- Heather Morris
Production
In May 2022, it was announced Megan Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andre Hyland and Heather Morris joined the cast of the film, with Hannah Pearl Utt directing from a screenplay by Rhianon Jones.[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2023.[3] In October 2023, Brainstorm Media acquired distribution rights to the film.[4]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.00/10.[5]
References
- "Cora Bora". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 12, 2022). "'Hacks' Scene-Stealer Megan Stalter Finds First Leading Film Role In Hannah Pearl Utt's Dark Comedy 'Cora Bora'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- Zilko, Christian (January 11, 2023). "'Dungeons and Dragons,' 'Evil Dead Rise' Headline First Wave of 2023 SXSW Film Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- Rubin, Rebecca (October 11, 2023). "Megan Stalter, Manny Jacinto Comedy 'Cora Bora' Sells to Brainstorm Media (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- "Cora Bora". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 8, 2023.