The Peanut Butter Falcon
dir. Tyler Nilson · 2019
Plot
The Peanut Butter Falcon is an adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak (22), a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from the nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler by attending the wrestling school The Salt Water Redneck. Through circumstances beyond their control Tyler (32), a small-time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (28), a kind nursing home employee with a story of her own, to join them on their journey.
Why watch
"The Peanut Butter Falcon" is a heartwarming adventure that celebrates the power of dreams and the bonds of friendship, as a young man with Down syndrome embarks on a journey to become a professional wrestler. With its uplifting spirit and rich Southern backdrop, this film invites viewers to embrace the beauty of life's unexpected connections.