The Thing About My Folks
2005
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis, Elizabeth Perkins, Mackenzie Connolly, Ann Dowd, Mimi Lieber, Lydia Jordan
Original language
English
First release
June 2, 2005 (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Reiser
Producer
Jeffrey Silver, Paul Reiser, Robert Newmyer
Cinematography
Dan Gillham
Editing
David Leonard, Sheila Amos
Music
Steven Argila
Stills
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Festival History
- National Board of Review 2005 generic
- Palm Springs International Film Festival 2005 generic
- Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2005 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | June 2, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 16, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 23, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 10, 2005 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Russia | March 26, 2009 |
Full credits
| Director | Raymond De Felitta |
| 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, Richard Duva (Young Sam Kleinman), Alison Fraser (Cutie's Mom), Michael Duvert (Ramone Asquincella), Timothy Hsu (Drugstore Cashier), Marshall Efron (Tow Truck Driver) |
| Screenplay | Paul Reiser |
| Producer | Jeffrey Silver, Paul Reiser, Robert Newmyer |
| Cinematography | Dan Gillham |
| Editing | David Leonard, Sheila Amos |
| Music | Steven Argila |
| Production design | Timothy Whidbee |
| Costumes | Kathryn Nixon |
Additional data: TMDB.
