The Life of Chuck is another perfect pairing of a Stephen King story with Mike Flanagan's cinematic sensibilities.

FILE - Stephen King, left, and Mike Flanagan appear at the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) ...

"The Life of Chuck" hits German theaters on July 24. Instead of horror, this Stephen King adaptation focuses on an emotional message that resonates long after viewing.

“The Life of Chuck” – the latest Stephen King tale to get a film adaptation – is finally in theaters. The Mike Flanagan-directed movie won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Toronto International ...

Stephen King on ‘The Life of Chuck,’ the end of the world and, yes, joy By: Jake Coyle, The Associated Press Posted: 9:50 AM CDT Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025 Last Modified: 10:50 AM CDT Wednesday ...

There is dancing, Walt Whitman and joy. “In ‘The Life of Chuck,’ we understand that this guy’s life is cut short, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t experience joy,” says King.

Author and screenwriter Stephen King appears at the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 6, 2024.

FILE - Stephen King, left, and Mike Flanagan appear at the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 6, 2024.