Fathers and Sons (2005)

Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son ... See full summary »

Directors:

Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport

Writers:

Rob Spera (as Robert Spera), Rodrigo García

Stars:

Bradley Whitford, Samantha Mathis, Aiden James Forte

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bradley Whitford	...	Anthony
Samantha Mathis	...	Jenny
Aiden James Forte	...	Infant Nick
Aaron Marchbank	...	Toddler Nick
Max Burkholder	...	Nick at 5
Tyler Patrick Jones	...	Nick 10-12 years old
Abigail Spencer	...	Clarissa
Shad Hart	...	Nick
Gale Harold	...	Elliott
Austen Nunn	...	Michael
Nick Spera	...	Boy with Dog
John Mahoney	...	Gene
Meredith Monroe	...	Young Nora
Kathy Baker	...	Nora
Joanna Gleason	...	Silvia

Storyline

Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son bond that develops between Anthony and his newborn son over 30 years. The second story centers on the affairs of an airline pilot who shares a house but not a life with his wife. He crosses paths with an unusual woman and spends an extraordinary night with his son. The final chapter follows the homecoming of Elliot to his estranged family. As his father dies, Elliot meets and falls in love with a woman who sees past his tough-guy exterior.

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Plot Keywords:

airline pilot | mother daughter relationship | father daughter relationship | extramarital affair | wine | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steven Petrarca and Ron Eldard previously appeared in When Trumpets Fade (1998).

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Quotes

Nora: What is it with men and talking? When you're little you talk up a storm and then one day... It's like someone puts a broomstick up your asses and the talking's over.

User Reviews

Don't bother

I think filmmakers need to stop putting their family dysfunction on screen and find other topics to make movies about. And for god's sake learn proper English.

The acting is stilted. The story a retread. And certain actors are so far outside their comfort range it's obviously difficult for them to get through this. The break up of the stories feels contrived as well.

This would have played better if we'd been given at least one scene tying the families together in the early part of the story.

This is almost two hours I could have spent watching paint dry. Or re-watching something like It Runs in the Family.

Can't Gale find any decent roles to play? At this rate the guy will never have a decent career.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 June 2005 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

Apák és fiaik

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mockingbird Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1