Four (2012 film)

Four
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJoshua Sanchez
Written byJoshua Sanchez
Based onFour
by Christopher Shinn
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGregg Conde
Edited byDavid Gutnik
Music byBryan Senti
Production
companies
  • Blue Noon Films
  • Four Films
Distributed by306 Releasing
Release dates
  • July 15, 2012 (2012-07-15) (LAFF)
  • September 13, 2013 (2013-09-13) (United States)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Four is a 2012 American romantic drama film written and directed by Joshua Sanchez (in his feature directorial debut), based on the play of the same name by Christopher Shinn. It stars Wendell Pierce (who also produced), Emory Cohen, Aja Naomi King, and E. J. Bonilla. It revolves around two couples struggling with their desires and demons on the night of the Fourth of July.

The film had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on July 15, 2012, and was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on September 13, 2013, by 306 Releasing. It received positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised the performances of the cast. It was nominated for Outstanding Independent Film at the 13th Black Reel Awards, while Pierce was nominated for Best Male Lead at the 28th Independent Spirit Awards.