Dear Zoe (film)

Dear Zoe is a 2022 American drama film directed by Gren Wells from a screenplay by Marc Lhormer and Melissa Martin. It is an adaptation of the 2005 novel of the same name by Philip Beard. The film stars Sadie Sink, Theo Rossi, Kweku Collins, Jessica Capshaw, Justin Bartha, and Vivien Lyra Blair.

Dear Zoe
Official release poster
Directed byGren Wells
Written by
  • Marc Lhormer
  • Melissa Martin
Based onDear Zoe
by Philip Beard
Produced by
  • Marc Lhormer
  • Brenda Lhormer
  • Peter Phok
  • Christopher H. Warner
Starring
CinematographyJoel Schwartz
Edited byRachel Katz
Music byMichael Yezerski
Production
companies
  • Zin Haze Productions
  • Resonate Entertainment
Release date
  • November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Dear Zoe tells the story of 15-year-old Tess DeNunzio, who is wracked by guilt after losing her half-sister in a hit and run accident on the day of the September 11 attacks.

Cast

Production

Filming began in October 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and concluded in November 2019. The film spent an extended period of time in pre-production, with the novel originally optioned in 2010.[1] Production occurred in Pittsburgh, with a primarily local crew.[2]

Release

The film was released in select theatres and on demand starting November 4, 2022.[3] It was released on DVD on December 13, 2022. It was released on Blu-ray on February 14, 2023.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.0/10.[4]

References
  1. Williams, Kate (December 12, 2019). "Sonoma movie producers wrap Dear Zoe". Sonoma Index-Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  2. Tabachnick, Toby (December 5, 2019). "Pittsburgh native brings Dear Zoe to film". Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  3. Complex, Valerie (2022-07-19). "Byron Allen's Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Drama Film Dear Zoe Starring Sadie Sink". Deadline. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  4. "Dear Zoe". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
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