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Mighty Fine

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
402
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POPULARITY
89,756
2,815
Mighty Fine (2012)
Set in the 1970's, a charismatic man relocates his family from Brooklyn to New Orleans, in search of a better life. Unfortunately, Joe's spending spree is wildly out of touch with reality, as his apparel business is teetering on the brink of collapse, a fact he refuses to accept.
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Joe Fine moves his family from Brooklyn to New Orleans, where his dreams and extravagance far exceed his means.Joe Fine moves his family from Brooklyn to New Orleans, where his dreams and extravagance far exceed his means.Joe Fine moves his family from Brooklyn to New Orleans, where his dreams and extravagance far exceed his means.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
402
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
89,756
2,815
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    • Director
      • Debbie Goodstein
    • Writer
      • Debbie Goodstein
    • Stars
      • Chazz Palminteri
      • Andie MacDowell
      • Jodelle Ferland
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Debbie Goodstein
    • Writer
      • Debbie Goodstein
    • Stars
      • Chazz Palminteri
      • Andie MacDowell
      • Jodelle Ferland
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    • 20User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore

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    Trailer 2:05
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    Chazz Palminteri and Richard Kohnke in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Rainey Qualley and Richard Kohnke in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Rainey Qualley and Richard Kohnke in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Andie MacDowell and Chazz Palminteri in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Andie MacDowell and Chazz Palminteri in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Andie MacDowell and Chazz Palminteri in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Andie MacDowell, Chazz Palminteri, Jodelle Ferland, and Rainey Qualley in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Rainey Qualley in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Andie MacDowell in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Chazz Palminteri in Mighty Fine (2012)
    Jodelle Ferland and Rainey Qualley in Mighty Fine (2012)

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    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Joe Fine
    Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell
    • Stella Fine
    Jodelle Ferland
    Jodelle Ferland
    • Natalie Fine
    Rainey Qualley
    Rainey Qualley
    • Maddie Fine
    Paul Ben-Victor
    Paul Ben-Victor
    • Bobby
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    • Lenny
    Richard Kohnke
    Richard Kohnke
    • Earl
    Kent Jude Bernard
    • Louie
    Monica Acosta
    • Elvis Concert Goer
    Randy Bonneval
    • Elvis impersonater
    Erin Booth
    • High School Student
    Beau Brasseaux
    Beau Brasseaux
    • Restraunt customer
    • (as Beau Brasso)
    Edward J. Clare
    • Patient
    Rebecca Collins
    Rebecca Collins
    • High school student
    Miles Doleac
    Miles Doleac
    • Mr. Smith
    Ron Flagge
    • Sam
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Older Natalie
    • (voice)
    Emily D. Haley
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    • Director
      • Debbie Goodstein
    • Writer
      • Debbie Goodstein
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Chazz Palminteri also said "Do mine eyes deceive me?" in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure.
    • Quotes

      Joe Fine: I'll give you 10 bucks to finish your bowl. Better yet, I'll give you another 10 bucks to eat two pieces of fruit.

      Stella Fine: Don't bribe her.

      Joe Fine: To you, it's a bribe. To me, It's a long-term investment.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Miles to Go (2012)

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A mighty fine movie!
    Mighty Fine tells the story of a 1970's family, who move from Brooklyn to New Orleans in search of a better, more prosperous life. The movie paints the picture of Joe Fine's (Chazz Palminteri) love for his wife (Andie MacDowell) and daughters (Jodelle Ferland and Rainey Qualley, Andie MacDowell's daughter in real life) in the beginning of the movie. Joe comes off as being articulate, free-hearted, charismatic, and funny to onlookers - classic signs of a potential abuser. However, a different story gradually and painfully unfolds behind closed doors, especially when it seems like Mighty Fine Fabrics, his business, is about to go under. The oldest daughter refuses to be oblivious, provoking her to rebel against her dad. The mother, on the other hand, tries to pacify her husband, not being aware that she's causing more emotional distress for her daughters. This poignant independent film is based on writer and director, Debbie Goodstein's childhood experiences. It gracefully touches a controversial, yet important subject that regards an abusive parent. It will hit close to home for those who have experienced this traumatizing and enigmatic behavior from someone in the past, especially if it is a family member. Also, this film makes the connection between economic uncertainty and its impact on people whose mental health is already precarious. I enjoyed watching this film, but it was a little disheartening to watch the dad have his family endure an emotionally exhausting and excruciating journey. Each person played their role superbly, bringing their character to life. The only thing I didn't like about the film is that it has verbal (with a small portion of visual) obscenities strewn throughout it. Therefore, I wouldn't consider or advise watching a movie like this with young children.
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    • HilLesha
    • May 24, 2012

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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