Sacramento (film)
{{Infobox film
| name = Sacramento
| image = Sacramento (film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Michael Angarano
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Michael Angarano
- Chris Smith
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Stephen Braun
- Eric B. Fleischman
- Chris Abernathy
- Sam Grey
- Michael Angarano
- Chris Smith
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Michael Angarano
- Michael Cera
- Kristen Stewart
- Maya Erskine
- AJ Mendez
- Iman Karram
- Rosalind Chao
}}
| cinematography = Ben Mullen
| editing = Max Goldblatt
| music =
| studio = {{Plainlist|
- Bee-Hive Production
- The Wonder Company
}}
| distributor = Vertical
| released = {{Film date|2024|6|8|Tribeca Festival|2025|4|11|United States}}
| runtime = 84 minutes{{cite web|url=https://tribecafilm.com/films/sacramento-2024|title=Sacramento|website=Tribeca Festival|access-date=April 17, 2024}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross = $657,460{{cite web|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Sacramento-(2025)#tab=box-office|title=Sacramento|website=The Numbers|access-date=April 28, 2025}}
}}
Sacramento is a 2024 American road comedy film directed by Michael Angarano, who wrote the screenplay with Chris Smith. It stars Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine.
Synopsis
Rickey and Glenn take an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/kristen-stewart-michael-angarano-saramento|title= Kristen Stewart Is Making a Movie With Her Ex-Boyfriend|first=Claire|last=Valentine|work=W|date=April 13, 2023|access-date=April 13, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a43588320/kristen-stewart-this-is-us-michael-angarano/|website=Digital Spy|accessdate=April 13, 2023|title= Kristen Stewart lands next movie role in This Is Us star's new comedy|first=Christine|last=Maguire|date=April 13, 2023}}
Cast
- Michael Angarano as Rickey
- Michael Cera as Glenn
- Kristen Stewart as Rosie
- Maya Erskine as Tallie
- AJ Mendez as Arielle
- Iman Karram as Jess
- Rosalind Chao
Production
Angarano co-wrote the script with Chris Smith. Both also acted as producers alongside Bee-Hive Production's Stephen Braun, The Wonder Company's Eric B. Fleischman and Chris Abernathy, and Sam Grey.{{Cite web|title=Kristen Stewart Joins Michael Angarano, Michael Cera & Maya Erskine In Road-Trip Comedy 'Sacramento'|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=April 12, 2023|accessdate=April 12, 2023|url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/kristen-stewart-aj-mendez-maya-erskine-comedy-sacramento-1235322690|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412155421/https://deadline.com/2023/04/kristen-stewart-aj-mendez-maya-erskine-comedy-sacramento-1235322690/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 12, 2023}}
=Casting=
The production was announced in November 2020 with Michael Cera and Maya Erskine amongst the cast with an expected shoot start date of early 2021.{{Cite web|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|title=Michael Cera, Maya Erskine & Michael Angarano To Star In Road Trip Movie 'Sacramento' — AFM|website=Deadline Hollywood|url=https://deadline.com/2020/11/michael-cera-maya-erskine-michael-angarano-road-trip-movie-sacramento-1234615223/|date=November 13, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2023}} In April 2023, Kristen Stewart and former wrestler AJ Mendez were added to the cast.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1256140/aj-mendez-cast-in-supporting-role-for-road-trip-comedy-sacramento|title=AJ Mendez Cast In Supporting Role For Road-Trip Comedy Sacramento|website=wrestlinginc.com|first=Ross W|last=Berman IV|date=April 12, 2023|accessdate=April 12, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento/kristen-stewart-michael-cera-and-others-to-star-in-sacramento-movie|website=Fox40.com|date=April 12, 2023|accessdate=April 13, 2023|title= Kristen Stewart, Michael Cera and others to star in 'Sacramento' movie|author=Porter, Jacque}}
=Filming=
Principal photography took place on location in Sacramento in the spring of 2023. Filming locations included Gunther's Ice Cream Store and 35th Street and Folsom Boulevard, as well as Old Sacramento, Downtown Sacramento, East Sacramento, and the R Street Corridor.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-film-wrapping-up-production-maybe-youll-catch-a-glimpse-of-stars-at-these-spots/|website=cbsnews.com|accessdate=June 4, 2023|title= "Sacramento" film wrapping up production: Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of stars at these spots|first=Cecilio|last=Padilla|date=May 25, 2023}}
Release
Sacramento had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2024.{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2024/film/news/tribeca-film-festival-lineup-2024-1235972814/|website=Variety|accessdate=17 February 2024|date= April 17, 2024|title=Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera|first=
Jack|last=Dunn}} Prior to the premiere, Vertical acquired distribution rights to the film.{{cite web|title=Vertical Acquires Michael Angarano's Tribeca-Bound Road Trip Comedy 'Sacramento'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=6 June 2024|access-date=6 June 2024|url=https://deadline.com/2024/06/michael-angarano-movie-sacramento-acquired-vertical-1235960934/}} The film was released in the United States on April 11, 2025.{{cite web|title=Vertical Acquires Michael Angarano's Tribeca-Bound Road Trip Comedy 'Sacramento'|website=The First Showing|first=Alex|last=Billington|date=February 27, 2025|access-date=February 28, 2025|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2025/full-trailer-for-angaranos-sacramento-comedy-with-cera-stewart/}}
Reception
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|91|6.7|44|An amusingly perceptive comedy about the push and pull of friendship, Sacramento glows with charm even when its characters drive each other mad.|ref=yes|access-date=April 13, 2025}} {{Metacritic film prose|67|11|ref=yes|access-date=April 13, 2025}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb title|13491834}}
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Category:2024 independent films
Category:American comedy road movies
Category:American independent films
Category:Films set in Los Angeles
Category:Films set in Sacramento, California