At Middleton (2013)

Two parents fall in love over the course of a single day while playing hooky from their children's college tour.

Director:

Adam Rodgers

Writers:

Glenn German, Adam Rodgers

Stars:

Andy Garcia, Vera Farmiga, Taissa Farmiga

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andy Garcia	...	George Hartman
Vera Farmiga	...	Edith Martin
Taissa Farmiga	...	Audrey Martin
Spencer Rocco Lofranco	...	Conrad Hartman (as Spencer Lofranco)
Nicholas Braun	...	Justin
Tom Skerritt	...	Dr. Roland Emerson
Peter Riegert	...	Boneyard Sims
Mirjana Jokovic	...	Professor Riley
Stephen Borrello IV	...	Travis (as Stephen Borrello)
Daniella Garcia	...	Daphne (as Daniella Garcia-Lorido)
Saxton Johnson	...	Late for Class
Sean Cook	...	Up All Night
Loretta Underwood	...	Prospective Student
Kenny Parks Jr.	...	Music Major
Briana Henry	...	Emma

Storyline

Two parents fall in love over the course of a single day while playing hooky from their children's college tour.

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Plot Keywords:

mother daughter relationship | father son relationship | college campus | clock tower | observatory | 

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Taglines:

One Day Can Change Everything

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use and brief sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2013 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Middleton

Filming Locations:

Spokane, Washington, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,458, 7 February 2014, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$49,953, 7 February 2014

Company Credits

Production Co:

8th Day Pictures, CineSon Entertainment, Look at the Moon Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The band referenced during the library scene, "Snatches of Pink," is actually a popular local band in the area where the movie was filmed.

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Goofs

'Feckless' means 'ineffectual', not 'pointless', as Edith erroneously offers to Audrey in the crossword puzzle scene, and as Conrad later misuses the word.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Conrad Hartman: Dad, I caved on the shirt, I'm not wearing the tie.
George Hartman: A young man in a tie makes a statement.
Conrad Hartman: What, that my father dresses me in the morning?

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Connections

Features The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)

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Soundtracks

Otto Wood
Written by Michael Rank
Performed by Snatches of Pink
Published by Louds Hymn
Courtesy of Morisen Records

User Reviews

Intelligent Humor with a Dose of Introspection

I saw this film at the Woodstock Film Festival and attended the Q&A that followed with the writers, director, Vera Farmiga and Andy Garcia as well as some of the supporting actors. The film was shot in 20 days which was quite surprising b/c it flowed as though well rehearsed. The entire audience genuinely responded to the wit and humor that prevailed throughout the film, and the more poignant moments added a balance that grounded the story. It was obvious when the actors and filmmakers were on stage post preview that there was a wonderful camaraderie that translated well to the screen. Both Andy Garcia's daughter and Vera Farmiga's little sister had roles in the movie and made their own marks. I completely enjoyed the movie and hope that it makes it to the larger market so that more people can enjoy this fabulous dose of both humor and heart.