The Thing About My Folks (2005)

06/02/2005 (US) • 1h 36m

Family, Comedy, Drama

Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.

Overview

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 Billed Cast

Peter Falk

Sam Kleinman

Paul Reiser

Ben Kleinman

Olympia Dukakis

Muriel Kleinman

Elizabeth Perkins

Rachel Kleinman

Mackenzie Connolly

Lilly Kleinman

Lydia Jordan

Mia Kleinman

Catherine Taormina

Young Muriel Kleinman


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

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