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Relative Strangers (2006) 5.2
On a mission to locate his biological parents, a tightly wound professional (Livingston) is befuddled to find that the couple who conceived him aren't exactly upper-class. Director:Greg Glienna |
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Frank Menure
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| Kathy Bates | ... |
Agnes Menure
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| Ron Livingston | ... |
Dr. Richard Clayton
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| Neve Campbell | ... |
Ellen Minnola
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Angela Minnola
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Mitch Clayton
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Doug Clayton
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| Martin Mull | ... |
Jeffry Morton
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Ken Hyman
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Holly Davis
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Mr. Manoire
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Mrs. Manoire
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Pete Schwaba | ... |
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On a mission to locate his biological parents, a tightly wound professional (Livingston) is befuddled to find that the couple who conceived him aren't exactly upper-class.
Plot Keywords:
parent child relationship | vegetarian | straw hat | adoption | time lapse photography |Taglines:
You can't pick your parents.Genres:
ComedyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
May 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Extraña familia See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
Production Co:
Garlin Pictures, Equity Pictures Medienfonds GmbH & Co. KG, Gordonstreet Pictures See more »
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Composed by George Frideric Handel (as Georg Friedrich Händel)
Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger greeted his Twins costar Danny DeVito on a location set to congratulate him on his efforts to produce the film in California, rather than succumb to the tax lures and lower labor costs offered by other states. DeVito acknowledged that he had to persuade the film's cast and crew to take pay cuts in order to offset the lower production costs that other states offered. They're "working for much less than they normally work for". See more »Goofs
When Frank And Agnes are sunbathing in the yard, in the first shot Frank is barefoot. In the next shot, he has his sandals on with no time in between to have put them on. See more »Crazy Credits
When the credits end completely, the last thing we see is Frank's parents as babies. See more »Soundtracks
"Concerto in B Flat"Composed by George Frideric Handel (as Georg Friedrich Händel)
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Dr. Richard Clayton (Ron Livingston) seems to be living the perfect life. He is a successful psychologist-turned-writer and his latest book on anger management is doing well. In addition, he is engaged to a beautiful, kind lady, Ellen (Neve Campbell) and they share a lovely home. But one day his disgruntled, slacker brother drops the A-bomb, that is, he informs his bro that he, Richard, is the adopted sibling of the family. Richie's snobby parents (Edward Hermann and Christine Baranski) concede that it is true but that it made no difference in their love for him or his brother. Yet, Richard is stunned and suddenly curious. At Ellen's urging, he begins a search for his birth parents. Soon after, Frank (Danny DeVito) and Agnes Menure (Kathy Bates) arrive on the doc's doorstep and announce that they are his true father and mother. It is a shock, as the Menures are ex-carnies, live in a trailer park, and sell pest control products to support themselves. And, while they are lively, interesting folks, Frank and Agnes are definitely a bit uncouth as it were. Richard is forelorn and his unhappiness grows each day the Menures extend their visit to Richie's home. Can they all really belong to the same gene pool? This is a funny film, distinctively enhanced by the terrific cast. Livingston is just right as the confused, disgruntled doctor while Campbell is lovely and sweet as the supportive fiancé. As for DeVito and Bates, they chew up the screen with their humorous, outrageous turns as the far-from-refined folks who, nevertheless, may have bigger hearts than most. All of the niceties of film-making, from costumes to sets to camera work, are first rate, too. If you are looking for mirth on an upcoming film night, give this one a whirl. It is definitely no stranger to comedy, as a viewing will result in big smiles for everyone.