UNICORN STORE (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Samuel L. Jackson (Glass), Joan Cusack (In & Out), Bradley Whitford (Get Out), Karan Soni (Deadpool), Mamoudou Athie (Patti Cake$), Mary Holland (Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates), Hamish Linklater (The Big Short), Annaleigh Ashford (Top Five), Martha MacIsaac (Battle of the Sexes), Chris Witaske (Lady Bird), Ryan Hansen (Central Intellgence)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Brie Larson (film debut), director, producer; Samantha McIntyre (film debut), writer; David Bernad (Brad’s Status), Terry Dougas (Good Time), Ruben Fleischer (Two Night Stand), Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star Is Born) and Paris Kasidokostas Latsis (Grandma), producers; Alex Greenwald (film debut), composer; Brett Pawlak (Short Term 12), cinematographer; Jennifer Vecchiarello (The Sublime and Beautiful), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Kit (Larson) is an aimless twenty-something who receives an invitation from a mysterious Salesman (Jackson) to his store, where he sells the very thing that Kit has wanted ever since she was a child: a unicorn. However, before she can acquire her dream pet, she must first prove that she is worthy of having one…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Brie Larson makes her directorial debut in this quirky comedy in which she also stars, along with her Captain Marvel co-star Samuel L. Jackson in a memorable supporting role.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 5TH APRIL 2019 (EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX)

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