Tom Holland and Zendaya, other than their “Spider-Man” roots, share one commonality: They’re trying to shed their Disney roots for more mature roles befitting their age. Zendaya, for instance, not only plays a darker role on “Euphoria,” but also produced “Malcolm & Marie” and is slated to star in “Dune.” On the other hand, Holland showed some promise in “The Devil All the Time,” but hasn’t quite proven his ability to undertake the same aching roles as Zendaya. Based on Nico Walker’s same-titled novel, his latest film, “Cherry,” is directed by the Russo Brothers and tells the story of an Ohio teenager who enlists in the army as a medic only to return home from the Iraq War with PTSD and an opioid habit.

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