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Drunken Noodles

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Over two summers, between city streets and forest paths, young art student Adnan has a series of unexpected intimate encounters Adnan, a young art student, arrives in New York City to flat-sit for the summer. He begins interning at a gallery where an unconventional older artist he once encountered is being exhibited. As moments from his past and present begin to intertwine, a series of encounters -- both artistic and erotic -- open cracks in his everyday reality.
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Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com Jun 26
3.5/4
[It’s] about the soul-expanding crossroads that we hopefully find ourselves at whenever we allow a combination of worldly and intellectual pleasures to transport us, without judgment or distinction, to a heightened state. Go to Full Review
Melissa Anderson 4Columns Jun 26
Like the most memorable sexual experiences, Drunken Noodles continuously surprises and delights. Go to Full Review
Chris Azzopardi New York Times Jun 25
Drunken Noodles is at its best when it drifts into flights of fancy that subvert expectations. Go to Full Review
Joey Moser The Contending 1d
Speaks to us like a lover’s touch on a calm, sweaty night. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 2d
4/5
This is another astute exploration of how we connect with people on different levels, altering our life trajectory in the process. Go to Full Review
August Hammel AwardsWatch 5d
A
Drunken Noodles is a summer treat that left me with the same elation a good collection of short stories does. That’s no small feat, but it’s a greatly appreciated one. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 26 Successful pride in 1 hour and 21 minutes. Released worldwide. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Over two summers, between city streets and forest paths, young art student Adnan has a series of unexpected intimate encounters Adnan, a young art student, arrives in New York City to flat-sit for the summer. He begins interning at a gallery where an unconventional older artist he once encountered is being exhibited. As moments from his past and present begin to intertwine, a series of encounters -- both artistic and erotic -- open cracks in his everyday reality.
Director
Lucio Castro
Producer
Lucio Castro, Barton Cortright, Joanne Lee, Julia Bloch
Screenwriter
Lucio Castro
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Alsina 427, Nice Dissolve
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 21m