Snack Shack (2024)
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The story
In the summer of 1991, 14-year-old friends A.J. Carter and Moose Miller are looking for ways to make money in their small town of Nebraska City. After their homemade beer-making operation is shut down by their parents, they set their sights on winning the rights to operate the snack shack at the local community pool. They successfully outbid others at a city council auction, using A.J.'s college savings. The business proves immediately successful, but the boys soon face complications as they navigate the arrival of a new neighbor, the complexities of teenage romance, and the pressures of their growing business.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1991, 14-year-old friends A.J. Carter and Moose Miller pursue various money-making schemes in Nebraska City. After their parents shut down their beer-making operation, they win the rights to run the local community pool's snack shack at a city council auction. While the business is successful, the boys deal with local bullies and the complications of a new neighbor, Brooke. A.J. and Moose both develop feelings for Brooke, leading to tension between the friends. After a series of misunderstandings and a physical altercation, the two friends are forced to separate their shifts. The status quo changes when a mutual friend, Shane, is killed in a car accident. The shared grief brings A.J. and Moose back together as they plan for the future. Shortly after, Brooke is reassigned to Germany and leaves the town, leaving A.J. and his father to share a moment of reflection.
- First release year
- 2024
- Runtime (minutes)
- 112
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Adam Carter Rehmeier
- Writers
- Adam Carter Rehmeier · writer
- Cast and characters
- Conor Sherry · A.J. Carter; Gabriel LaBelle · Moose Miller; Mika Abdalla · Brooke; David Costabile · Judge; Nick Robinson · Shane Workman
- Genres
- coming-of-age; comedy
- Themes
- coming-of-age; friendship; nostalgia
- Tone and mood
- sentimental; whimsical
- Premise and plot tags
- semi-autobiographical; buddy comedy
- Source material / true-story basis
- Based on the director's childhood experience of operating a snack shack in Nebraska City.
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances and atmosphere, though some critics noted a meandering plot in the third act.
- Production trivia
- The film was supported by a $200,000 grant from the Nebraska state government.; The production was filmed entirely within the state of Nebraska.; The film's production was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.
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