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The Peanut Butter Falcon is an independent comedy-drama film that was released theatrically on August 9, 2019, in the United States. It became one of the highest-grossing independent films of the year, grossing over $23 million at the box office.
The movie is a collaborative work of Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, who both wrote and directed it. Zack Gottsagen made his acting debut in The Peanut Butter Falcon, starring alongside talented actors such as Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and John Hawkes.
With the cinematography of Nigel Bluck, the movie showcases beautiful coastal landscapes, inspiring viewers to embark on their own journeys of adventure. The Peanut Butter Falcon was shot in the US outer banks of North Carolina and some regions of Georgia.
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The official synopsis of the movie reads:
"A man with down syndrome runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. Later, he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach."
The Peanut Butter Falcon: Filming locations explored
The Peanut Butter Falcon presents a set of visually pleasing landscapes that set as the backdrop of the movie.
1) Outer Banks, North Carolina
The coastal bank of North Carolina set the country tone of the film, for which it is loved and much admired. Zack and Tyler's journey starts right near these banks when they take up the boat on a revelatory journey. Throughout their travels along the riverbanks, they pass through small towns and countryside, meeting the people around.
This place has a stretch of open beaches, sunset points, and deep diving sites that make it a popular tourist destination. It also has old historical significance as the site where powered flight was invented. Additionally, Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks was the first English settlement in America.
2) Tybee Island and Salt Marsh, Georgia
Tybee Island is one of the barrier islands located near Savannah, Georgia. It is known for its sandy beaches, that has a large fishing ground. It features a small city known for its historical museums and the 18th-century Tybee Island Light Station, which is still functioning. The place is known for its healing environment, which encircles the sweet friendship between its characters.
The Salt Marshes of Georgia is a majestic place with acres of marshlands spreading across, this becomes the bonding ground for Zack and Tyler's friendship.
3) Savannah, Georgia
Other than the Outer Banks, Savannah serves as the backdrop for most of the locations the trio encounters while sailing through their journey. It is the oldest city in the state of Georgia and is filled with beautiful streets, stretches of marshlands, and 19th-century architecture.
The city showers a homogenous blend of tradition and modernity. The locales that the characters meet on their way, the town they ponder upon, is hot in the majestic city of Savannah.
4) Ayden and Wilmington, North Carolina
Ayden serves as the wrestling school of Zak's inspiration, Salt Water Redneck. This is where they realize that the master has retired from wrestling, but together convince them to train Zak. Ayden is a town in Pitt Country that is known for its culinary delicacies, especially for the Eastern NC barbeque.
Parts of Wilmington have been shot in the movie, such as the gas station. The restaurant where Tyler meets Eleanor is also shot in Wilmington. This is a historical coastal town with a stretch of beaches and museums. This is a port city that lies near the Cape Fear River and has lines of galleries, local restaurants, and the Airlie Gardens.
What is The Peanut Butter Falcon about?
In The Peanut Butter Falcon, a young man named Zack is staying in a living facility meant for people with Down syndrome. But Zack wants more in his life than just being kept inside for his condition. He aspires to become a wrestler, like Salt Water Redneck. One night, he flees away from the prison with the help of his roommate.
He meets Tyler, a fisherman on the run, for burning the fishing gear of his rivals Duncan and Ratboy. Together, they sail on a journey to reach the wrestling school of Salt Water Redneck. Meanwhile, Eleanor, the caretaker of Zack in the facility, sets out to find Zack and bring him back safely. Tyler teaches Zack new skills like getting him in shape for wrestling and how to fire a shotgun.
Eleanor eventually finds Zack with Tyler. But when she realizes that her boss will now stuff Zack into a harsh prison-like facility, she decides to leave her job and travel along with them to the South. The Peanut Butter Falcon is one of the most heartfelt watches, exhibiting that sometimes the people we bond with in our journeys end up becoming our family.
The Peanut Butter Falcon has a list of talented cast:
- Zack Gottsagen as Zak
- Shia LaBeouf as Tyler
- Dakota Johnson as Duncan
- Bruce Dern as Carl
- John Hawkes as Duncan
- Thomas Haden Church as Salt Water Redneck
The Peanut Butter Falcon is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Follow us for more updates on filming locations of movies and TV shows.
