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The Thing About My Folks (2005)
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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 1,808 users
Metascore:
48/100
Reviews: 106 user | 29 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com
Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years)... See full summary » Director:Raymond De FelittaWriter:Paul Reiser |
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Sam Kleinman
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Ben Kleinman
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| Olympia Dukakis | ... |
Muriel Kleinman
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Rachel Kleinman
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Lilly Kleinman
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Lydia Jordan | ... |
Mia Kleinman
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Linda
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Hillary
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Mimi Lieber | ... |
Bonnie
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Bernie McInerney | ... |
Mr. Harrison
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Young Muriel Kleinman
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| Rich Duva | ... |
Young Sam Kleinman
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| Marshall Efron | ... |
Tow Truck Driver
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Dennis Sheehan | ... |
Tackle Shop Owner
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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. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language, including some suggestive references See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(Kuwait) See more »Also Known As:
Esto es todo amigos See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$235,341 (USA) (18 September 2005) (93 Screens)Gross:
$814,682 (USA) (30 October 2005)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Sam Kleinman: Explain that to me.
Ben Kleinman: What?
Sam Kleinman: The holes in those jeans...
Ben Kleinman: Uh-uh.
Sam Kleinman: They're on purpose?
Ben Kleinman: That's right.
Sam Kleinman: It's not because she's poor, and can only afford ripped clothes?
Ben Kleinman: That's correct, sir.
Sam Kleinman: [takes this in] And she doesn't mind that we can see her ass peeking out like that?
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Continuity: When the son and father are driving down the road, the red car behind them disappears then reappears. After a few shots the red car finally passes them. See more »Quotes
[Two young girls walk by. Sam keeps staring after them, finally points at them]Sam Kleinman: Explain that to me.
Ben Kleinman: What?
Sam Kleinman: The holes in those jeans...
Ben Kleinman: Uh-uh.
Sam Kleinman: They're on purpose?
Ben Kleinman: That's right.
Sam Kleinman: It's not because she's poor, and can only afford ripped clothes?
Ben Kleinman: That's correct, sir.
Sam Kleinman: [takes this in] And she doesn't mind that we can see her ass peeking out like that?
[...]
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Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode dated 14 February 2006" (2006) See more »
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