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The Benefactor (2015 film)

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The Benefactor
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Renzi
Written byAndrew Renzi
Produced byJason Michael BermanThomas B. ForeJay SchuminskyKevin Turen
StarringRichard GereDakota FanningTheo JamesClarke PetersBrian Anthony WilsonDylan BakerCheryl HinesTibor Feldman
CinematographyJoe Anderson
Edited byDean C. MarcialMatthew Rundell
Music byDanny BensiSaunder Jurriaans
Production
companies		Audax FilmsBig Shoes MediaMagnolia EntertainmentSoaring Flight ProductionsTideRock MediaTreehouse Pictures
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release datesApril 17, 2015 (Tribeca Film Festival)January 15, 2016 (United States)
Running time93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2.1 million[2]

The Benefactor (originally titled Franny) is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Andrew Renzi. Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, and Clarke Peters, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.[3] It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by Samuel Goldwyn Films.[4]

Synopsis

A wealthy man (Richard Gere) feels responsible for the deaths of two married friends, leading him to ingratiate himself into the lives of their daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her husband (Theo James). But their friendship takes a dark turn when he grows obsessed with the couple.

Cast

Production

Andrew Renzi developed the script at the 2013 Sundance Screenwriters Lab.[5] In August 2013, it was announced that it would be produced by Treehouse Pictures, TideRock Media, and Big Shoes Media,[6] with Richard Gere cast to portray the role of Franny, and Andrew Renzi directing.[5] Treehouse Pictures had produced Gere’s 2012 film Arbitrage.[5]

In September 2013, it was announced that Dakota Fanning and Theo James had joined, portraying the roles of Olivia and Luke respectively.[7]

Principal photography began on October 21, 2013, in Philadelphia.[7][5]

Release

The Benefactor premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.[3] On May 1, 2015, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired American distribution rights.[8] It went onto screen at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival on June 13, 2015.[9] The film was released in Italy on December 23, 2015, under its original name Franny.[10] It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand.[4]

Critical reception

The film received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it achieves a score of 26%, an average rating of 4.2/10, sampled from 54 reviews. The consensus states: “The Benefactor has Richard Gere and Dakota Fanning, but no clear idea of what to do with either of them, resulting in a drama that never comes anywhere near its intriguing potential.”[11] Metacritic, gives a rating of 39 out of 100, based on 16 reviews, indicating “generally unfavorable reviews”.[12]

References

  1. “THE BENEFACTOR (15)”. British Board of Film Classification. February 23, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  2. “The Benefactor (2016) – International Box Office Results”. Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. January 17, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  3. “‘Franny’: Tribeca Review”. The Hollywood Reporter. April 18, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  4. Jagernauth, Kevin (November 19, 2015). “Watch: First Trailer For ‘The Benefactor’ Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, And Theo James”. Indiewire.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. McNary, Dave (August 29, 2013). “Richard Gere to Star in Indie Drama ‘Franny'”. Variety.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. with exec producers from Magnolia Entertainment, Soaring Flight Productions, and QED
  7. “Dakota Fanning, Theo James Board Richard Gere’s ‘Franny”. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. Lincoln, Ross A. (May 1, 2015). “Richard Gere Movie ‘Franny’ Acquired By Samuel Goldwyn Films”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  9. “Franny”. ChampsElyseesFilmFestival.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  10. “The Benefactor Movie Poster #2”. ImpAwards.com. November 23, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. “The Benefactor (2016)”. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  12. “The Benefactor”. Metacritic. Retrieved January 11, 2016.

External links

Categories:

Wikipedia
The Free Encyclopedia

The Benefactor (2015 film)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Benefactor
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Renzi
Written byAndrew Renzi
Produced byJason Michael BermanThomas B. ForeJay SchuminskyKevin Turen
StarringRichard GereDakota FanningTheo JamesClarke PetersBrian Anthony WilsonDylan BakerCheryl HinesTibor Feldman
CinematographyJoe Anderson
Edited byDean C. MarcialMatthew Rundell
Music byDanny BensiSaunder Jurriaans
Production
companies		Audax FilmsBig Shoes MediaMagnolia EntertainmentSoaring Flight ProductionsTideRock MediaTreehouse Pictures
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release datesApril 17, 2015 (Tribeca Film Festival)January 15, 2016 (United States)
Running time93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2.1 million[2]

The Benefactor (originally titled Franny) is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Andrew Renzi. Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, and Clarke Peters, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.[3] It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by Samuel Goldwyn Films.[4]

Synopsis

A wealthy man (Richard Gere) feels responsible for the deaths of two married friends, leading him to ingratiate himself into the lives of their daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her husband (Theo James). But their friendship takes a dark turn when he grows obsessed with the couple.

Cast

Production

Andrew Renzi developed the script at the 2013 Sundance Screenwriters Lab.[5] In August 2013, it was announced that it would be produced by Treehouse Pictures, TideRock Media, and Big Shoes Media,[6] with Richard Gere cast to portray the role of Franny, and Andrew Renzi directing.[5] Treehouse Pictures had produced Gere’s 2012 film Arbitrage.[5]

In September 2013, it was announced that Dakota Fanning and Theo James had joined, portraying the roles of Olivia and Luke respectively.[7]

Principal photography began on October 21, 2013, in Philadelphia.[7][5]

Release

The Benefactor premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.[3] On May 1, 2015, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired American distribution rights.[8] It went onto screen at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival on June 13, 2015.[9] The film was released in Italy on December 23, 2015, under its original name Franny.[10] It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand.[4]

Critical reception

The film received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it achieves a score of 26%, an average rating of 4.2/10, sampled from 54 reviews. The consensus states: “The Benefactor has Richard Gere and Dakota Fanning, but no clear idea of what to do with either of them, resulting in a drama that never comes anywhere near its intriguing potential.”[11] Metacritic, gives a rating of 39 out of 100, based on 16 reviews, indicating “generally unfavorable reviews”.[12]

References

  1. “THE BENEFACTOR (15)”. British Board of Film Classification. February 23, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  2. “The Benefactor (2016) – International Box Office Results”. Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. January 17, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  3. “‘Franny’: Tribeca Review”. The Hollywood Reporter. April 18, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  4. Jagernauth, Kevin (November 19, 2015). “Watch: First Trailer For ‘The Benefactor’ Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, And Theo James”. Indiewire.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. McNary, Dave (August 29, 2013). “Richard Gere to Star in Indie Drama ‘Franny'”. Variety.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. with exec producers from Magnolia Entertainment, Soaring Flight Productions, and QED
  7. “Dakota Fanning, Theo James Board Richard Gere’s ‘Franny”. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. Lincoln, Ross A. (May 1, 2015). “Richard Gere Movie ‘Franny’ Acquired By Samuel Goldwyn Films”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  9. “Franny”. ChampsElyseesFilmFestival.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  10. “The Benefactor Movie Poster #2”. ImpAwards.com. November 23, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. “The Benefactor (2016)”. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  12. “The Benefactor”. Metacritic. Retrieved January 11, 2016.

External links

Categories:

Wikipedia
The Free Encyclopedia

The Benefactor (2015 film)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Benefactor
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Renzi
Written byAndrew Renzi
Produced byJason Michael BermanThomas B. ForeJay SchuminskyKevin Turen
StarringRichard GereDakota FanningTheo JamesClarke PetersBrian Anthony WilsonDylan BakerCheryl HinesTibor Feldman
CinematographyJoe Anderson
Edited byDean C. MarcialMatthew Rundell
Music byDanny BensiSaunder Jurriaans
Production
companies		Audax FilmsBig Shoes MediaMagnolia EntertainmentSoaring Flight ProductionsTideRock MediaTreehouse Pictures
Distributed bySamuel Goldwyn Films
Release datesApril 17, 2015 (Tribeca Film Festival)January 15, 2016 (United States)
Running time93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2.1 million[2]

The Benefactor (originally titled Franny) is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Andrew Renzi. Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, and Clarke Peters, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.[3] It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by Samuel Goldwyn Films.[4]

Synopsis

A wealthy man (Richard Gere) feels responsible for the deaths of two married friends, leading him to ingratiate himself into the lives of their daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her husband (Theo James). But their friendship takes a dark turn when he grows obsessed with the couple.

Cast

Production

Andrew Renzi developed the script at the 2013 Sundance Screenwriters Lab.[5] In August 2013, it was announced that it would be produced by Treehouse Pictures, TideRock Media, and Big Shoes Media,[6] with Richard Gere cast to portray the role of Franny, and Andrew Renzi directing.[5] Treehouse Pictures had produced Gere’s 2012 film Arbitrage.[5]

In September 2013, it was announced that Dakota Fanning and Theo James had joined, portraying the roles of Olivia and Luke respectively.[7]

Principal photography began on October 21, 2013, in Philadelphia.[7][5]

Release

The Benefactor premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015.[3] On May 1, 2015, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired American distribution rights.[8] It went onto screen at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival on June 13, 2015.[9] The film was released in Italy on December 23, 2015, under its original name Franny.[10] It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand.[4]

Critical reception

The film received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it achieves a score of 26%, an average rating of 4.2/10, sampled from 54 reviews. The consensus states: “The Benefactor has Richard Gere and Dakota Fanning, but no clear idea of what to do with either of them, resulting in a drama that never comes anywhere near its intriguing potential.”[11] Metacritic, gives a rating of 39 out of 100, based on 16 reviews, indicating “generally unfavorable reviews”.[12]

References

  1. “THE BENEFACTOR (15)”. British Board of Film Classification. February 23, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  2. “The Benefactor (2016) – International Box Office Results”. Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. January 17, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  3. “‘Franny’: Tribeca Review”. The Hollywood Reporter. April 18, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  4. Jagernauth, Kevin (November 19, 2015). “Watch: First Trailer For ‘The Benefactor’ Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, And Theo James”. Indiewire.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. McNary, Dave (August 29, 2013). “Richard Gere to Star in Indie Drama ‘Franny'”. Variety.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. with exec producers from Magnolia Entertainment, Soaring Flight Productions, and QED
  7. “Dakota Fanning, Theo James Board Richard Gere’s ‘Franny”. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. Lincoln, Ross A. (May 1, 2015). “Richard Gere Movie ‘Franny’ Acquired By Samuel Goldwyn Films”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  9. “Franny”. ChampsElyseesFilmFestival.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  10. “The Benefactor Movie Poster #2”. ImpAwards.com. November 23, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. “The Benefactor (2016)”. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  12. “The Benefactor”. Metacritic. Retrieved January 11, 2016.

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