Family Weekend (2013)

When her family misses her jump roping competition, a 16-year-old girl and her siblings hold their parents hostage, hoping to correct their unsatisfying behavior.

Director:

Benjamin Epps

Writer:

Matt K. Turner

Stars:

Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Modine, Olesya Rulin

Cast

Credited cast:
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Samantha Smith-Dungy
Matthew Modine	...	Duncan Dungy
Olesya Rulin	...	Emily Smith-Dungy
Joey King	...	Lucinda Smith-Dungy
Shirley Jones	...	GG
Eddie Hassell	...	Jackson Smith-Dungy
Chloe Bridges	...	Kat
Adam Saunders	...	Rick
Robbie Tucker	...	Mickey Smith-Dungy
Peter Gail	...	Deputy Tyler
Chase Yi	...	Chris (as Chase Maser)
Lauren LaStrada	...	Officer Reyes (as Lisa Lauren Smith)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paul Black	...	Wildlife Presenter (voice)
Cindy Chang	...	Soojin

Storyline

When her family misses her jump roping competition, a 16-year-old girl and her siblings hold their parents hostage, hoping to correct their unsatisfying behavior.

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Plot Keywords:

tape over mouth | tied feet | 

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Taglines:

If a family doesn't stick together, sometimes you have to use a little tape.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexual content and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

The announcer who started the jumpers for both competitions was Alan Roach, who has been the stadium announcer for the past several Superbowl games and many of baseball's All-Star Games.

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Quotes

Emily Smith-Dungy: Some people are lucky enough to find their true passion. That's okay, because their passion makes them feel like something. Like somebody. Sometimes it's the only thing that keeps them moving...

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Connections

References A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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Soundtracks

Lost and Found
Written by Katie Herzig and Cason Cooley
Performed by Katie Herzig

User Reviews

What should family mean

And what should family mean? No family is "perfect." We have hard times that can change the coarse of life. Family is love. In it's own twisted way sometimes. Family Weekend shows us that we, as a family, can fall apart really fast and never notice. That we can say things to siblings that can be really hurtful and never give a second thought. The point is to all ways come back no matter what. Because no one is perfect but it's up to us to make a difference in ones life. Family Weekend shows us that sometimes we have to go the extra mile to prove that someone is wrong and that we ether have to "fix" it or "save" it no matter what the costs. We have to accept the card we've been dealt even if that means some screaming and mental pain for a couple days. Because we have to stick it out. Because if we don't...what would family really be? I highly suggest this movie for anyone who has had family problems or is going through them. It's an encouragement in it's own way.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Family Weekend

Filming Locations:

Fraser High School, Fraser, Michigan, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Footprint Features, The Bedford Falls Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1