A bitter, recently divorced man is goaded by his grandfather and son into going on a family road trip to reconcile with his estranged father.
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- 4 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Michael Caine | ... |
Henry Lair
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| Jonah Bobo | ... |
Zach Lair
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| Josh Lucas | ... |
Jason Lair
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| Glenne Headly | ... |
Katrina
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| Christopher Walken | ... |
Turner Lair
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| David Eigenberg | ... |
John
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| Robert Douglas Washington | ... |
College Student
(as Robert Douglas)
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Carlos A. Cabarcas | ... |
KFC Counterman
(as Carlos Cabarcas)
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| Gerry Bamman | ... |
Albert
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| Jean Effron | ... |
Albert's Mother
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Lily Knight | ... |
Tiffany's Saleswoman
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| Rick Negron | ... |
KFC Manager
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| David Marciano | ... |
Detective
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| Norbert Weisser | ... |
Walter
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| Laurie O'Brien | ... |
Ruth
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| Kathryn Hahn | ... |
Sarah
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| Michael O'Neill | ... |
Cowboy
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Eva Blaylock | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Orchid Ra | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jordan Roberts | ||
Written by
| Jordan Roberts | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Mark Gill | ... | executive producer |
| Julie Kirkham | ... | producer |
| Elliott Lewitt | ... | producer |
| Florina Massbaum | ... | associate producer |
| Ron Smith | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Yari | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Baerwald | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Grady | ||
Editing by
| Françoise Bonnot | ||
Editorial Department
| Karen Castañeda | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Philip LaLonde | ... | post-production consultant |
| Jeff Smithwick | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Mali Finn | ||
Production Design by
| Sarah Knowles | ||
Art Direction by
| Mark Alan Duran | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Tosti Stephenson | ||
Costume Design by
| Alix Friedberg | ||
Makeup Department
| Debra Clair | ... | hair stylist |
| Katie Douthit | ... | key hair stylist |
| Jane Galli | ... | head makeup artist |
| Lisa Leonard | ... | makeup swing (as Lisa Blair Leonard) |
Production Management
| David E. Hall | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Ravi D. Mehta | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Ron Smith | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dennis Crow | ... | second second assistant director |
| Chemen Ochoa | ... | second assistant director |
| Kaaren F. Ochoa | ... | first assistant director (as Kaaren Ochoa) |
Art Department
| Jeremy Chiordi | ... | propmaker |
| Emanuele Corso | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jason Davis | ... | assistant property master |
| Ralph Diaz | ... | set painter |
| Joel Goodell | ... | set dresser |
| Mark Hansen | ... | property master |
| Robert House | ... | propmaker |
| Kristen Kogler | ... | art department assistant |
| Johnny Long | ... | key greens |
| Cee Moravec | ... | set dresser |
| James F. Oberlander | ... | set designer |
| Randy Ortega | ... | set painter |
| Chris Painter | ... | greens person |
| Liv Selinger | ... | art department coordinator |
| Upton Shipley | ... | on-set painter |
| Alan Swain | ... | set dresser |
| James Walton | ... | propmaker |
| John N. Ward | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Richard Adrian | ... | sound editor |
| Christopher Alba | ... | sound editor |
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| Michael Becker | ... | boom operator |
| Lance Brown | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Brownlow | ... | sound mixer |
| Bruce Fortune | ... | supervising sound editor (as Bruce D. Fortune) |
| Michael Geisler | ... | foley supervisor |
| Paul Hackner | ... | dialogue editor |
| Eric Lindemann | ... | supervising sound editor (as Eric Warren Lindemann) |
| David Lott | ... | foley editor |
| Anthony Milch | ... | sound effects recordist |
| Nancy Nugent Title | ... | dialogue editor (as Nancy Nugent) |
| Jason Piatt | ... | foley mixer |
| Ken S. Polk | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising re-recording mixer |
| Donna G. Walker | ... | post sound operations (uncredited) |
| Nathan Whitehead | ... | first assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Jeff Stampfer | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| J.J. Perry | ... | stunt coordinator (as Jordan Perry) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Banister | ... | first assistant "b" camera |
| Theodore Y. Bott | ... | electrician / lighting technician |
| Marc Carter | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael P. Catanzarite | ... | dolly grip |
| Beau Chaput | ... | second assistant camera |
| Harland Espeset | ... | grip |
| George Greene | ... | electrician |
| Colin Hudson | ... | steadicam operator |
| Aubrey Husar | ... | key grip (as Aubrey Boytos) |
| Neil Jacobs | ... | still photographer |
| Steven Litecky | ... | gaffer |
| Sam Mares | ... | camera loader |
| Brian Giuseppe Morena | ... | first assistant camera |
| David Jaxx Nagro | ... | grip |
| Philip C. Pfeiffer | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| James R. Powell | ... | assistant camera |
| Lisbeth Storandt | ... | assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Kathryn Brink | ... | extras casting |
| Darlene Hansen | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Roxanne V. Hennig | ... | talent manager |
| Jonathan Leeder | ... | casting associate |
| David Rapaport | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Daniela Moore | ... | key set costumer |
| Claire Sandrin | ... | costumer |
| Mary Law Weir | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Rowan Stanland | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| David Baerwald | ... | orchestrator |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Mark Alan Duran | ... | music consultant (as Mark Duran) |
| Bradford Ellis | ... | score producer |
| Helena Lea | ... | music editor |
| Ernie Mannix | ... | music editor: temp score |
| Alan Meyerson | ... | score recordist |
| Ralph Morrison | ... | concert master |
| Paul Pesco | ... | musician: guitar |
| Peter Rotter | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Damon Tedesco | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| Robin Urdang | ... | music supervisor |
| Brad Warnaar | ... | orchestrator |
| Bryan Pezzone | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joanna Kennedy | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Steven Docherty | ... | transportation office dispatcher |
| James William Ray | ... | driver |
| Paul Ray | ... | driver |
| Patrick A. Reynolds Jr. | ... | driver |
| Randy White | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
| Michael Bilog | ... | first accountant |
| Anna Ramey Borden | ... | production office assistant (as Anna Ramey) |
| J.J. Dalton | ... | set production assistant |
| Patricia DeLozier | ... | stand-in: Jonah Bobo |
| Brooke Fair | ... | production assistant |
| Jason Gondek | ... | production accountant |
| Jai James | ... | key set production assistant |
| Sandy Lizaola-Hernandez | ... | physical production coordinator |
| Devin Maurer | ... | assistant: Mr. Lucas |
| H.R. Negron | ... | assistant: Mr. Roberts |
| Aimie Olson | ... | medic |
| Kristen DeVore Rakes | ... | production assistant (as Kristen Rakes) |
| Tracey Schaefer | ... | unit publicist (as Tracey Zemitis) |
| Jay Sedrish | ... | production consultant |
| Jay Sheveck | ... | premiere and release |
| Steven Raye Stanard | ... | talent manager |
| Nicolas Stern | ... | production coordinator |
| Frank Strick | ... | assistant: Mr. Lewitt |
| Brian Turi | ... | animal trainer |
| Alexis Wagner | ... | assistant technology consultant |
| Byron Wagner | ... | technology services |
| Marcia Woske | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Victor Dobro | ... | Albuquerque PD provided set security |
| Ross Massbaum | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Independent Pictures (WIP) (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2005) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2005) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner Sogefilms S.A. (2005) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. (2005) (Italy)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- All Star Catering (catering)
- All Star Motion Picture Catering (catering)
- Apple/Final Cut Pro (editing system)
- Aquila Travel (travel agency)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Davis Wright Tremaine (legal services)
- Fuji Photo Film (film)
- Kodak (film)
- Pacific Title (title design)
- Panavision (cameras and lenses)
- Rhino Records (soundtrack)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- Sundance Institute (developed with the assistance of)
- Technicolor (color)
- Three Legged Cat Productions (EPK/DVD production footage produced by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Los Angeles, Jason Lair is recently separated, living with his grandfather and his son. He's a banker, tense, with a limp. Grandfather Henry, an archaeologist, wants to take the family van on a trip to Albuquerque. His plans are interrupted when Turner, Jason's father and Henry's son, appears after years of absence. Henry wants to celebrate family, as does Zach, Jason's son; Jason is angry and distant, Turner seems detached and says he's got a bus to catch in the morning. This prompts Henry to put in place an elaborate plan that will send his "tribe" on that Volkswagen bus trip to New Mexico sorting out relationships and digging up a crippled family history.
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| Taglines | The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $17,879, 10 Oct 2004 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sir Michael Caine, who plays Christopher Walken's father, is only ten years older than him. See more » |
| Goofs | The way the ashes lie on the spoon between shots, near the end of the movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in It's a Good Day: The Making of 'Around the Bend' (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dean's Always Right See more » |
| Quotes |
Turner Lair:
You're tense. You get that from your mother's people. See more » |