This Is Where I Leave You

A Jewish family that isn't used to observing their faith's traditions is forced to fulfill their father's final wish and sit Shivah together for an entire week and confront their problems.

Director:

Shawn Levy

Writers:

Jonathan Tropper (novel), Jonathan Tropper (screenplay)

Stars:

Rose Byrne, Jason Bateman, Timothy Olyphant

Cast

Credited cast:
Rose Byrne
Jason Bateman
Timothy Olyphant	...	Horry
Abigail Spencer
Connie Britton
Tina Fey
Ari Graynor	...	(rumored)
Dax Shepard
Jane Fonda
Corey Stoll
Kathryn Hahn
Adam Driver
Ben Schwartz
Cade Lappin	...	Cole
Olivia Oguma	...	Shelby

Storyline

A Jewish family that isn't used to observing their faith's traditions is forced to fulfill their father's final wish and sit Shivah together for an entire week and confront their problems.

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Plot Keywords:

faith | jewish | jew | based on novel

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Filming Locations:

New York, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spring Creek Productions, Warner Bros

Did You Know?

Trivia

When the movie was going to be directed by Adam Shankman, Zac Efron, Malin Akerman, Leslie Mann, Jason Sudeikis and Goldie Hawn were cast in the lead roles alongside Jason Bateman.