The Thing About My Folks (2005)DVD VHS | Cast list | | Peter Falk | as | Sam Kleinman | | Paul Reiser | as | Ben Kleinman | | Olympia Dukakis | as | Muriel Kleinman | | Elizabeth Perkins | as | Rachel Kleinman | | Mackenzie Connolly | as | Lilly Kleinman | | Lydia Jordan | as | Mia Kleinman | | Ann Dowd | as | Linda | | Claire Beckman | as | Hillary | | Mimi Lieber | as | Bonnie | | Bernie McInerney | as | Mr. Harrison | | Catherine Taormina | as | Young Muriel Kleinman | | Rachel Robinson | as | Voice of Young Muriel | | Rich Duva | as | Young Sam Kleinman | | Marshall Efron | as | Tow Truck Driver | | Dennis Sheehan | as | Tackle Shop Owner |
| | Crew list: | | Raymond De Felitta (Director) | | Paul Reiser (Writer) |
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Review
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. |
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