SummaryNebraska City, summer of 1991: Inseparable best friends AJ (Conor Sherry) and Moose (Gabriel LaBelle) seize the opportunity to run the local pool's rundown snack shack after their plan to gamble on dog races and sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Dreaming of striking it rich, things take an unexpected turn when they meet summer visitor Br... Read More
Directed By:Adam Rehmeier
Written By:Adam Rehmeier
Snack Shack
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Generally Favorable
64
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Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
33% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
50% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
17% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Mar 14, 2024
90
With its rambling momentum and quick-witted, almost musical dialogue, it feels less like “Superbad” than a Robert Altman movie, sort of like a pint-size “California Split.”
Mar 14, 2024
70
This sentimentalization plagues so many nostalgia pieces aimed at ex-kids, though at least a movie that ultimately pushes its luck and stalls out befits the high-rolling teenagers at its center. Most of Snack Shack is a winning scheme.
User score
Generally Favorable
94% Positive
30 Ratings
30 Ratings
3% Mixed
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Jul 16, 2024
10
Adam Rehmeier is one of the most fresh and bold directors of our timeI'm not trying to be hyperbolic, but both this and Dinner In America are two extremely unique movies. Not unique in plot, but in heart. Not to sound old, but movies these days mix up "cynical" with "deep", and often have characters that are either not real, or are unlikable. All I want to do is hang out with the characters that Adam has created. What else could you want in a movie?
Mar 15, 2024
60
Armed with a talented cast, writer-director Adam Rehmeier’s 1991-set feature happily squares itself in a tradition of teenage hedonism and broad learning opportunities, settling into a generic but warm glow.
Mar 15, 2024
50
The movie starts off quickly and provides an in-your-face introduction to the film's intended direction. However, the momentum quickly fizzles out, and the plot begins to meander towards the finish line, taking several unnecessary detours along the way.
Mar 15, 2024
50
Even with the script’s problems, the film is kinetic, and as in Dinner In America, Rehmeier gets terrific performances from his cast.
Mar 6, 2024
38
“Personal” picture or whatever larger objective Rehemeier was aiming for, he’s made a very long and not that funny comedy connected by disjointed and generally unoriginal scenes rather than a coherent narrative.
Mar 18, 2024
10
"Snack Shack" is a delightful film that seamlessly blends heartwarming moments with comedic charm. The characters are endearing, and the storyline keeps you engaged from start to finish. The witty dialogue and clever plot twists add layers of enjoyment, making it a perfect choice for a cozy movie night. With its feel-good vibe and relatable themes, "Snack Shack" is a must-watch for anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining cinematic experience.
Jan 28, 2025
9
Simple life for young boys growing up in Nebraska. I would watch it again. Brought back memories of growing up in Nebraska.
Nov 7, 2024
8
Full of energy and a classic summertime hang movie, its been done better before but it is a perfect structure for a movie.
Sep 16, 2024
7
Eu queria muito que o filme se levasse um pouco mais a sério, dava pra fazer isso sem perder a áurea nostálgica e o charme que o filme carrega, pois as cenas em que os garotos tentam empreender engrandecem demais isso aqui. A pegada sempre está entre o besteirol e a comédia descompromissada, no entanto, o fato dos meninos empreenderem no quiosque, do jeito deles, faz com que tenha uma mensagem interessante à geração Z, cada vez mais perdida nos seus impulsos primitivos e desiludidas com a flexibilidade do trabalho posta pelo neoliberalismo do século XXI. Confesso que achei o par romântico insuportável, pelo menos compensou ao final. Ocorre que não havia química alguma, o que resultou algo forçado, e o ponto de abalo na amizade dos dois protagonistas infelizmente ficou bem inverossímil. Agora convenhamos, o Nick Robinson (aquele m amo que fez o Simon no filme homônimo) continua uma graça, mesmo como coadjuvante rouba a cena. Também curti muito a relação com os pais, poderia também ter sido mais aprofundada e mostrar um pouco mais o conflito de perspectivas entre gerações. Tanto que a cena final deles sentado na escada em frente à casa foi filmada de forma muito bonita, o compartilhamento ao beberem uma latinha de cerveja é uma forma eficaz de mostrar os laços finalmente sendo atados. Em resumo, é um filme muito bacana e gostoso de ver, edição e equipe técnica caprichada, que deixa o gosto de que podia ser bem melhor.
Production Company:
- MRC Film
- T-Street
- Paperclip Limited
Release Date:Mar 15, 2024
Duration:1 h 52 m
Rating:R
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Awards
Columbus Film Critics Association
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Guanajuato International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination




























