Daddy and Them (2001)

It's hard to stand by your man... when your sister's sitting in his lap.

Daddy and Them (2001) poster

Ruby and her husband Claude are a working-class couple who live in suburban Arkansas. As crazy as they are for each other, their relationship is far from harmonious. (The lack of money doesn't help matters, either.) In fact, their whole family is fraught with unresolved conflicts. Then Claude's uncle is arrested on a felony charge, and everyone rallies round. Ruby's mother Jewel and flirtatious sister Rose (Claude's ex-girlfriend) even fly in from Tennessee; but, far from being a source of support, Jewel seems only to want to break up Ruby and Claude.

Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marty Stuart
Cinematography: Barry Markowitz
Editing: Sally Menke
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $6,718
Original Language: en

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Daily Struggles of the Working Class

Keywords

jealousy, husband wife relationship, southern usa, therapist, arkansas, dysfunctional family, working class, defense attorney, jury trial, gun shooting, family crisis, insecure woman, marital strife, father son relationship, sister sister relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daddy and Them about?
Ruby and her husband Claude are a working-class couple who live in suburban Arkansas. As crazy as they are for each other, their relationship is far from harmonious. (The lack of money doesn't help matters, either.) In fact, their whole family is fraught with unresolved conflicts. Then Claude's uncle is arrested on a felony charge, and everyone rallies round. Ruby's mother Jewel and flirtatious sister Rose (Claude's ex-girlfriend) even fly in from Tennessee; but, far from being a source of support, Jewel seems only to want to break up Ruby and Claude.
Who directed Daddy and Them?
Daddy and Them was directed by Billy Bob Thornton.
Who stars in Daddy and Them?
Daddy and Them stars Billy Bob Thornton, Laura Dern, Brenda Blethyn, Andy Griffith, Diane Ladd, Kelly Preston.
How long is Daddy and Them?
Daddy and Them has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Daddy and Them?
Daddy and Them is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Daddy and Them?
Daddy and Them had a budget of $4M.
How much did Daddy and Them gross?
Daddy and Them grossed $6,718 worldwide.
What are the themes of Daddy and Them?
The themes of Daddy and Them include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.