Top billed cast

1. 

   Paul Bettany

   Frank

2. 

   Sophia Lillis

   Beth

3. 

   Peter Macdissi

   Wally

4. 

   Steve Zahn

   Mike

5. 

   Stephen Root

   Daddy Mac

6. 

   Judy Greer

   Kitty

7. 

   Margo Martindale

   Mammaw

8. 

   Lois Smith

   Aunt Butch

9. 

   Jane McNeill

   Neva

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Reviews

A review by Peter McGinn

Written by Peter McGinn on 2021-01-24

We really enjoyed this Amazon Original movie. The nearly no-name ensemble acting cast did a credible job bringing their characters to life. I like how the father wasn’t reduced to a violent abusive monster, but rather was given a bit more depth, though still not close to a sympathetic character.

The writing was good as far as it went. By that aim mean the plot seemed to rely somewhat on stereotypical views on gay people during the 70s, leading to cliche lines and situations. Mind you, the reason cliches develop is because they are based on common themes or events.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• coming out
• new york city
• suicide
• funeral
• homophobia
• 1970s
• uncle
• alcoholism
• road trip
• grief
• interracial relationship
• male homosexuality
• family
• death
• lgbt
• death of parent
• uncle niece relationship
• gay muslim
• college professor
• father son relationship
• gay theme
• gay relationship