Hershey (2026)
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The film depicts the history of The Hershey Company, built by its founder Milton S. Hershey and his wife Kitty.
The story
Hershey is an upcoming American biographical drama film that depicts the history of The Hershey Company. The narrative focuses on the company's origins and its construction by its founder, Milton S. Hershey, and his wife, Kitty. The film explores the early business ventures and the personal lives of the couple as they established their chocolate empire.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Hershey is an upcoming American biographical drama film that depicts the history of The Hershey Company, built by its founder Milton S. Hershey and his wife Kitty. The film explores the development of the company and the lives of the founders. The cast includes Finn Wittrock as Milton S. Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as Catherine "Kitty" Hershey, alongside Alan Ruck as Henry Hershey, Richard Kind as Joseph Royer, David Costabile as Tobias Thornhill, Heléne Yorke as Margaret, Michael Moreland Milligan as Lebbie, Francesca Faridany as Veronica "Fanny" Hershey, Daniel David Stewart as Murrie, and Dina Spybey as Aunt Mattie.
- First release year
- 2026
- Runtime (minutes)
- 107
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Mark Waters
- Writers
- Sharon Paul · writer; Timothy Michael Hayes · writer
- Cast and characters
- Finn Wittrock · Milton S. Hershey; Alexandra Daddario · Catherine "Kitty" Hershey; Alan Ruck · Henry Hershey; Richard Kind · Joseph Royer; David Costabile · Tobias Thornhill; Heléne Yorke · Margaret; Michael Moreland Milligan · Lebbie; Francesca Faridany · Veronica "Fanny" Hershey
- Genres
- biographical drama; business
- Themes
- business; history; family
- Tone and mood
- biographical; drama
- Premise and plot tags
- biographical; business; chocolate; company history
- Production trivia
- Filming began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 2025.; Scenes were additionally shot in Harmony, with production also due to occur in Ligonier.; The film will have a gala presentation at the 2026 Haifa International Film Festival.
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