What is Life: The Big Richard Story(2025)
What is life but to live?
What is Life: The Big Richard Story Synopsis
Big Richard Synn was a figure larger than life itself. After his untimely passing, famed filmmaker Big D. Rector interviews his sister and roommate, only to discover unsavory information about the man, perhaps to cover up their own insecurities.
What is Life: The Big Richard Story (2025) is a documentary, comedy and drama film directed by Shaun Hallahan, released on December 5, 2025 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Ripley Hrasky, Noah Stanley, Daisy-Jean Thibeault and Tristyn Dinsmore.
- Director:
- Shaun Hallahan
- Writers:
- Shaun Hallahan, Noah Stanley, Daisy-Jean Thibeault
- Cinematographer:
- Ripley Hrasky
- Status:
- Released
What is Life: The Big Richard Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ripley Hrasky
Ripley Hrasky
as Big Richard Synn
Noah Stanley
as Kramer Lesname
- Daisy-Jean Thibeault
Daisy-Jean Thibeault
as Loretta Synn
- Tristyn Dinsmore
Tristyn Dinsmore
as Curtis Mourning
Shaun Hallahan
as Big D. Rector
- Willem Martin
Willem Martin
as Sound Guy
- Carmen Arreola-Sharp
Carmen Arreola-Sharp
as Sound Guy
Matthew Wilbur
as Camera Guy
- Preston Lyman
Preston Lyman
as Lighting Guy
Key crew
Directed by Shaun Hallahan, written by Shaun Hallahan, Noah Stanley and Daisy-Jean Thibeault.
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Who stars in What is Life: The Big Richard Story?
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The main cast of What is Life: The Big Richard Story (2025) includes Ripley Hrasky, Noah Stanley, Daisy-Jean Thibeault, Tristyn Dinsmore and Shaun Hallahan. The film was directed by Shaun Hallahan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What is Life: The Big Richard Story released?
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What is Life: The Big Richard Story was released on December 5, 2025 and runs for 15m.