Same Kind of Different as Me (2017)

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.

Director:

Michael Carney

Writers:

Michael Carney (screenplay), Alexander Foard (screenplay)

Stars:

Greg Kinnear, Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Greg Kinnear	...	Ron Hall
Renée Zellweger	...	Debbie Hall
Djimon Hounsou	...	Denver Moore
Jon Voight	...	Earl
Olivia Holt	...	Regan
Austin Filson	...	Carson
Geraldine Singer	...	Tommye
Daniel Zacapa	...	Julio
Dana Gourrier	...	Willow
Thomas Francis Murphy	...	Chef Jim
Ann Mahoney	...	Clara
Theodus Crane	...	Tiny
David Dino Wells Jr.	...	Mister (as Dino Wells)
Pedro Lucero	...	Killer
Mary Hunter Johnston	...	Little Girl

Storyline

Ron Hall lost track of what matters most in life. It took an affair, a confession, a dream and an unlikely friendship with a homeless man to help him remember. From the outside, Ron Hall's seemingly charmed life looked pretty perfect: He had a flourishing art business, a beautiful wife, two fine teen children and an amazing 15,000 square foot house in Fort Worth, Texas. But appearances can be deceptive.

---

Plot Keywords:

homeless man | friendship | kindness | husband wife relationship | homelessness | 

---

Genres:

Biography | Drama

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including some violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aslinda Sen de Benim Gibisin

Filming Locations:

Jackson, Mississippi, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,591,985, 22 October 2017, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$6,423,605, 1 February 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Disruption Entertainment, Skodam Films, One October Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Was originally set to be Renée Zellweger's first film in six years. The film had a release date in April 2016 but was later pushed to February 2017 and hereby Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) became her first big screen appearance after her hiatus.

---

Quotes

Denver: Whether we're rich or poor, or somewhere in between, we're all homeless, just working our way back home.

---

Connections

References Tavis Smiley (2004)

---

Soundtracks

Until You Came into My Life
Written by Donald Bryant & Ann Peebles
Performed by Ann Peebles
Courtesy of Hi Records by arrangement with Fat Possum Records

User Reviews

All about the story and the acting

This movie is a throwback to Hollywood's earlier days in the sense that it's all about the story and the acting. There's not a special effect to be seen.

The story is powerful. And the acting amazing. I had read the book and listened to an audio version, so I knew what was going to happen, and I was still moved. Djimon Honsou is terrific.

If you are looking for a light, fun night at the cinema, Same Kind of Different as Me is not your film. If you are looking for a memorable movie with powerful acting, it is.