Saoirse Ronan’s ‘The Outrun’ Set for North American Release by Sony Pictures Classics
Sony Pictures Classics has revealed plans to release “The Outrun” in theaters across North America on Oct. 4, in partnership with Stage 6 Films.
The drama, directed by Nora Fingscheidt, features a cast led by Saoirse Ronan, alongside Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane and Saskia Reeves.
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Based on Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir, with a screenplay co-written by Liptrot and Fingscheidt, the film explores themes of addiction and recovery. The story follows Rona (Ronan), a 29-year-old returning to the Orkney Islands after a decade in London, as she navigates sobriety and confronts her past.
The film played at Sundance and Berlin and Ronan’s performance earned her the top acting prize at the Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival.
“The Outrun” is presented by Stage 6 Films and produced by BBC Film, Screen Scotland and MBK Productions, in collaboration with Brock Media and Arcade Pictures. Weydemann Bros and Studiocanal serve as co-producers. The film is produced by Sarah Brocklehurst, Dominic Norris, Jack Lowden and Ronan.
This project marks a reunion between Sony Pictures Classics and Ronan, who previously starred in their 2018 adaptation of “The Seagull.”
“‘The Outrun’ is a film that means the world to everyone involved and we are delighted to have found a home at Sony Pictures Classics as our North American partners. Their taste and experience are inspiring, and we are excited to embark on this journey together,” said Fingscheidt, Brocklehurst, Norris, Lowden and Ronan in a statement.
Sony Pictures Classics added: “’The Outrun’ is a stunning movie, beautifully directed by Nora Fingscheidt with a career-best performance from Saoirse Ronan. It is a privilege to bring this accomplished and moving drama to audiences everywhere this fall.”
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