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The Thing About My Folks (2005)

PG-13 ★ 6.3/10 96 min Family, Comedy, Drama United States English
Writer: Paul Reiser
Streaming: Not available
Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.

Description

Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.

Top Cast

Peter Falk
Peter Falk Sam Kleinman
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser Ben Kleinman
Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis Muriel Kleinman
Elizabeth Perkins
Elizabeth Perkins Rachel Kleinman
Mackenzie Connolly Lilly Kleinman
Ann Dowd
Ann Dowd Linda
Mimi Lieber
Mimi Lieber Bonnie
Lydia Jordan
Lydia Jordan Mia Kleinman

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