Chappaquiddick Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The untold true story.

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Last modified: Apr. 11, 2020

Chappaquiddick

Release Date: Friday, April 6, 2018 Theaters

Director: John Curran

Starring: Jason Clarke • Kate Mara • Ed Helms • Bruce Dern

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 41 m

3.44 / 5.0

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: On the eve of the moon landing, Ted Kennedy is involved in a tragic single-car accident that results in the death of former Robert Kennedy campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne. The senator struggles to follow his own moral compass and simultaneously protect his family's legacy, all while simply trying to keep his own political ambitions alive.

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Who stars in Chappaquiddick – Cast List

Jason Clarke
... Sen. Ted Kennedy

The Last Frontier (series), A House of Dynamite
Kate Mara
... Mary Jo Kopechne

The Astronaut, The Dutchman
Ed Helms
... Joe Gargan

Daddy's Home, The Hangover Part II
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Bruce Dern
... Joe Kennedy

White Boy Rick, Hickok

Who is making Chappaquiddick – Crew List

A look at Chappaquiddick behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John Curran last helmed The Last Frontier (series) and Mercy Road.

Director: John Curran
Screenwriters: Taylor Allen
Andrew Logan
Producers: Mark Ciardi
Campbell McInnes

Studios: Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Production Company: Apex Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Chappaquiddick

Key Facts

Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures picked up the film for $4M, plus a $16M prints-and-advertising campaign to accompany the film’s release (Hollywood Reporter, 9/9/2017).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2017

Completed

Changed Chappaquiddick movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Principal photography starts after Labor Day this year.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material, disturbing images, some strong language, and historical smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 41 m
Tagline: The untold true story.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Chappaquiddick Trailers and Clips

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Chappaquiddick Release Date: When was the film released?

Chappaquiddick was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 6 , 2018. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Blockers, A Quiet Place and You Were Never Really Here.