The Thing About My Folks (2005)
Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.
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.
Director: Raymond De Felitta
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 2, 2005
Cast
- Peter Falk - Sam Kleinman
- Paul Reiser - Ben Kleinman
- Olympia Dukakis - Muriel Kleinman
- Elizabeth Perkins - Rachel Kleinman
- Mackenzie Connolly - Lilly Kleinman
- Ann Dowd - Linda
- Mimi Lieber - Bonnie
- Lydia Jordan - Mia Kleinman
- Catherine Taormina - Young Muriel Kleinman
- Jerry Seinfeld
Screenplay
Music: Steven Argila
Cinematography: Dan Gillham
Editing: Sheila Amos, David Leonard
Production: Nuance Productions, Outlaw Productions, Picturehouse Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Raymond De Felitta
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Thing About My Folks about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Thing About My Folks?
- The Thing About My Folks was directed by Raymond De Felitta.
- Who stars in The Thing About My Folks?
- The Thing About My Folks stars Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis, Elizabeth Perkins, Mackenzie Connolly, Ann Dowd.
- How long is The Thing About My Folks?
- The Thing About My Folks has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Thing About My Folks?
- The Thing About My Folks is a Family, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Thing About My Folks produced?
- The Thing About My Folks was produced in United States of America.