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Sallywood

Play trailer Poster for Sallywood 2024,  1h 35m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist - - 9 Reviews Tomatometer - - Popcornmeter
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Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND's performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving cross country, in a chance encounter he meets his lifelong idol the week he arrives. Sally hires him on the spot to be her assistant, where he quickly learns her career is a shambles. He dedicates himself to finding a way to land her back on the red carpet where she belongs.

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Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Nov 14, 2025
3/4
It’s a peculiar little movie that might seem grating or just overly earnest at first, but grows on you if you stick with it and adjust to its wavelength. Go to Full Review
Gregg Shapiro Bay Area Reporter Dec 8, 2025
C+
The best parts of “Sallywood” involve the sweet intergenerational friendship between Zack and Sally. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) Nov 19, 2025
2/5
As a last chance to witness the charming finesse of Sally Kirkland, a resilient hustler whose tenacity was rewarded with critical acclaim and stardom, Sallywood is a loving, well-intentioned, but ultimately shoddy homage... Go to Full Review
Kate Beach MovieJawn Nov 16, 2025
Kirkland’s eccentricities and insecurities are on full display, but she’s never the butt of the joke. When it leaves the cliches behind and focuses on the lovely intergenerational friendship at its core, Sallywood shines. Go to Full Review
Joseph Robinson Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) Nov 15, 2025
2/5
Sally Kirkland, joined by a coterie of fun cameos, shine in this well-intentioned but awkward hodgepodge about never giving up on your dreams. Go to Full Review
Anne Brodie What She Said Nov 12, 2025
4/4
How heartbreakingly ironic that just days before the release of Sallywood, Sally Kirkland passed away. Its a remarkably affecting film, mostly true, maybe, imbued with her personality. Rest in peace, Sally Kirkland. Go to Full Review
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Xaque Gruber

Director

Sally Kirkland

Actor

Tyler Steelman

Actor

Tom Connolly

Actor

Jennifer Tilly

Actor

Eric Roberts

Actor

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Synopsis Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND's performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving cross country, in a chance encounter he meets his lifelong idol the week he arrives. Sally hires him on the spot to be her assistant, where he quickly learns her career is a shambles. He dedicates himself to finding a way to land her back on the red carpet where she belongs.
Director
Xaque Gruber
Producer
Steven J. Wolfe
Screenwriter
Xaque Gruber
Distributor
Sneak Preview Entertainment
Production Co
Sneak Preview Entertainment
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2025
Runtime
1h 35m
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