Go Get Some Rosemary (2009)

A father juggling his kids with the rest of his responsibilities is ultimately faced with the choice of being their father or their friend.

Directors:

Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie

Writers:

Ronald Bronstein (with more from), Benny Safdie

Stars:

Ronald Bronstein, Alex Greenblatt, Sage Ranaldo

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ronald Bronstein	...	Lenny
Alex Greenblatt	...	Alex
Sage Ranaldo	...	Sage Sokol
Frey Ranaldo	...	Frey Sokol
Victor Puccio	...	Principal Puccio
Lance 'Batman' Chamberlain	...	Vietnam Vet #1
Baker Suitson	...	Vietnam Vet #2
Peter Cramer	...	Cruiser at 'Y'
Eleonore Hendricks	...	Leni
Sean Price Williams	...	Dale (as Sean Williams)
Dakota O'Hara	...	Roberta (as Dakota Goldhor)
Jonny Napalm	...	Guy in Bar (as Johnny Napalm)
Simone Parker	...	Bartender
Aren Topdijian	...	Aren (Boyfriend) (as Aren Topdjian)
Danny Callahan	...	Tow Truck Driver

Storyline

After months of being alone, sad, busy, sidetracked, free, lofty, late and away from his kids, Lenny, 34 with graying frazzled hair, picks his kids up from school. Every year he spends a couple of weeks with his sons Sage, 9, and Frey, 7. Lenny juggles his kids and everything else all within a midtown studio apartment in New York City. He ultimately faces the choice of being their father or their friend all with the idea that these two weeks must last 6 months. In these two weeks, a trip upstate, visitors from strange lands, a mother, a girlfriend, "magic" blankets, and complete lawlessness seem to take over their lives. The film is a swan song to excuses and responsibilities; to fatherhood and self-created experiences, and to what it's like to be truly torn between being a child and being an adult.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | father son relationship | mumblecore | mosquito | divorce | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

IFC Films [United States]

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

Daddy Longlegs

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,323, 16 May 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$20,728, 30 May 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Neistat Scott & Associates,Neistat, Scott and Associates,Red Bucket Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo (LtRt)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ronald Bronstein, the protagonist of this film, is a common collaborator of the Safdie Brothers, co-writing and editing most of their films, including Heaven Knows What (2014) and Good Time (2017).

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Connections

References A Woman Under the Influence (1974)

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Soundtracks

Green Soul
Original Song by David Sandholm
Written by David Sandholm
Courtesy of the artist

User Reviews

Personal film revealing potential for the Safdie brothers

Daddy Longlegs (2009) Directors: The Safdie Brothers 7/10

From the brothers who will later bring us the phenomenal "Good Time", Low budget handhelds create many laughs and what the f*#$& moments, Bronstein's performance impresses by managing to be appallingly appealing, Irresponsible non-father trying his best with his 2 weeks a year 7 & 9 year old sons, Indeterminate ending to a whirlwind ride leaves one feeling the same way.

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