Rudderless (2014)

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.

Director:

William H. Macy

Writers:

Casey Twenter, Jeff Robison

Stars:

Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Miles Heizer	...	Josh
Alexandra Lovelace	...	Mary Beth
Billy Crudup	...	Sam
Casey Twenter	...	Casey
David A. Flannery	...	Jacob Taylor (aka Dorm Dude) (as David Adam Flannery)
Eric Starkey	...	Brent
Kenneisha Thompson	...	Keri
Ali Meyer	...	Female Newscaster #2
Lance West	...	Male Newscaster #2
Kevin Ogle	...	Male Newscaster
Linda Cavanaugh	...	Female Newscaster
Jennifer Savidge	...	Brent's Wife
Jamie Chung	...	Lisa Martin
Felicity Huffman	...	Emily
Phil Deberry	...	Favorite Uncle

Storyline

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.

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Plot Keywords:

intergenerational friendship | school shooting | loss of son | demo tape | grieving father | 

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Taglines:

The way back begins with a single chord.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 February 2015 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Bez kormila

Filming Locations:

Oklahoma, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$37,440, 17 October 2014, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$37,440, 17 October 2014

Company Credits

Production Co:

Unified Pictures, Tee Rob Pictures, Amberdale Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Billy Crudup sings the songs in the movie, and he plays his own guitar. During the filming of Almost Famous (2000), he really took to playing guitar and has played ever since.

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Goofs

In the beginning, there are many banners for the university as well as a gate clearly showing the university is UCO, the University of Central Oklahoma. Moments later during the news scenes, the university is called Central Plains State University.

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Quotes

Josh: What ever happened to free choice?
Sam: That's a myth.

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: William H. Macy/Kenny Smith/The Districts (2015)

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Soundtracks

Stay With You
Written by Simon Steadman & Charlton Pettus
Performed by Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Ben Kweller and Ryan Dean (as Rudderless)
Performed by Ben Limpic
Produced by SolidState
Courtesy of Nakatomi Plaza Publishing/Margerine Music (ASCAP)

User Reviews

Surprising ...

... and breathtaking. I had a pleasure of watching this movie tonight, including a director, William H. Macy's Q and A.

Writers and director did some great choices. Casting was perfect. Billy Crudup's performance is simply fantastic. Excellent music and lyrics. By far, the most emotional and moving film I saw this year.

Daring and dangerous, casualties all across the board and so well done in all aspects. Yet another proof that independent movies like this one bring out more feelings and passion than any blockbuster.

Everyone should see it!

Thought-provoking gem!