Home Fries (1998)
A long shot romance in a short order world.
Dorian and Angus chase down their womanizing stepfather with a helicopter, frightening him to death. In his effort to cover their tracks, Dorian begins investigating his stepfather's mistress, Sally. She works at a fast-food drive-through, she's pregnant and Dorian quickly falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his scheming mother wants Sally dead. And Sally isn't sure she wants Dorian to be her child's father and also his brother.
Cast
- Drew Barrymore - Sally Jackson
- Catherine O'Hara - Beatrice Lever
- Luke Wilson - Dorian Montier
- Jake Busey - Angus Montier
- Shelley Duvall - Mrs. Jackson
- Kim Robillard - Billy
- Daryl Mitchell - Roy
- Lanny Flaherty - Red Jackson
- Chris Ellis - Henry Lever
- Blue Deckert - Sheriff
Screenplay
- Vince Gilligan (Screenplay)
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
infidelity, waitress, funeral, widow, pregnancy, fast food restaurant, hamburger, dysfunctional family, junk food, mistress, pregnant woman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Home Fries about?
- Dorian and Angus chase down their womanizing stepfather with a helicopter, frightening him to death. In his effort to cover their tracks, Dorian begins investigating his stepfather's mistress, Sally. She works at a fast-food drive-through, she's pregnant and Dorian quickly falls in love with her. Unfortunately, his scheming mother wants Sally dead. And Sally isn't sure she wants Dorian to be her child's father and also his brother.
- Who directed Home Fries?
- Home Fries was directed by Dean Parisot.
- Who stars in Home Fries?
- Home Fries stars Drew Barrymore, Catherine O'Hara, Luke Wilson, Jake Busey, Shelley Duvall, Kim Robillard.
- How long is Home Fries?
- Home Fries has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Home Fries?
- Home Fries is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Home Fries?
- Home Fries had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Home Fries gross?
- Home Fries grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Home Fries produced?
- Home Fries was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Home Fries?
- The themes of Home Fries include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.