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Say Uncle (2005) -- A young artist (Peter Paige), desperate to replace the relationship he had with his recently relocated godson, is targeted by a neighborhood mom (Kathy Najimy) as a potential threat to the community.
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Overview

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5.8/10   382 votes
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Director:
Peter Paige
Writer:
Peter Paige (writer)
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Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
The suburbs are about to get hysterical
Plot:
A young artist (Peter Paige), desperate to replace the relationship he had with his recently relocated godson, is targeted by a neighborhood mom (Kathy Najimy) as a potential threat to the community. | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Peter Paige ... Paul Johnson

Kathy Najimy ... Maggie Butler
Anthony Clark ... Russell Trotter

Melanie Lynskey ... Susan

Gabrielle Union ... Elise Carter

Lisa Edelstein ... Sarah Faber

Jim Ortlieb ... David Berman

Katie O'Grady ... Mother #1

Ayanna Berkshire ... Mother #2
Don Adler ... Grant Sweet

Robert Blanche ... Phil

Betty Moyer ... Clothing Store Lady
Patrick Dizney ... Jim Faber

Heidi Herschbach ... Perky Receptionist
Beth Harper ... Adoption Agency Lady
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Donut Hole (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for some language.
Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:R | USA:R (MPAA rating)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Kathy Najimy's daughter appears in the movie. When the adults have given up chasing Paul down the street and return to their kids at the park, she is the redheaded girl in a denim-blue shirt next to Susan. more
Movie Connections:
References "The Magic School Bus" (1994) more

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27 out of 33 people found the following comment useful:-
Big naive kid misunderstood, 12 July 2005
8/10
Author: from United States

I just saw the the world premiere of "Say Uncle" last night at LA's Outfest. Peter Paige, Kathy Najimy, and other cast members were there. A couple of QAF cast were also present to support Peter, including Scott Lowell and Robert Gant.

The response by the audience seemed very positive. The movie was well done. Paige demonstrates his chops not only as an actor, but as a writer/director. "Say Uncle" is a smart movie that explores the idea of alienation on a number of levels in our society. Paige effectively blends humor with the contemplation of serious issues (as exhibited by both laughter and tears of the audience).

Paige's character (Paul) functions with the naive perceptions of a child among adults. Najimy's character shows her own naivity when she forms different assumptions about Paul during the course of the movie and subsequently targets him. Najimy portrays an sympathetic antagonist. It was easy to laugh at her character, become disgusted, and yet feel sorry for her, because she embodied what we often see in society.

This is one of those movies that had me thinking about it long after I left the theater. I found myself contemplating my own thoughts and feelings regarding the issues presented and societal expectations. I do hope that Paige is able to find a distributor for this film so that it may be seen and recognized by a larger audience.

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