The King of Staten Island

Synopsis

Scott (Pete Davidson), the main character of The King of Staten Island, is a slacker who lives with his mom (Marisa Tomei) and lounges away his life smoking marijuana joints and getting ink done to his friends who are just like him. Scott’s father died in firefighting operation and this event becomes the central object of his reflection.

Things changes when his mother starts dating with a man who is a firefighter just like Scott’s father. This fact makes Scott’s blood boiling and he becomes crazy as his habitual life is crashed. However, maybe such changes will make our slacker to grow up and think about his life and future?

Interesting facts

• This film is partly biographical for the actor Pete Davidson who acts the main character and is the script co-writer. He was born in Staten Island and his father was a firefighter who died in service during the September 11 attacks. Pete Davidson suffers from Crohn’s disease, serious chronic digestive system damage, and he constantly takes marijuana medicinally. This fact is also reflected in the film.
• A director of The King of Staten Island is Judd Apatow who presented The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up films to audience.
• Steve Buscemi, the king of secondary roles, also appears in the film.

Information

• The American-made film is shot in the melodrama genre.
• The King of Staten Island had its digital premiere on June 12, 2020.

Related Films

• Knocked Up
• The 40-Year-Old Virgin
• Trainwreck