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Dead Dad

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 22m
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7.6/10
96
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Dead Dad (2012)
Estranged siblings Russell, Jane and Alex, return home to tend to the remains of their recently deceased father. When none of the family wants to keep the ashes, the three reluctantly come together to achieve a proper goodbye whether they want it or not.
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When their dad dies unexpectedly, estranged siblings Russell, Jane and their adopted brother, Alex, come home to tend to his remains. The three must overcome their differences to achieve a p... Read allWhen their dad dies unexpectedly, estranged siblings Russell, Jane and their adopted brother, Alex, come home to tend to his remains. The three must overcome their differences to achieve a proper goodbye and discover what it means to be a family without their dad.When their dad dies unexpectedly, estranged siblings Russell, Jane and their adopted brother, Alex, come home to tend to his remains. The three must overcome their differences to achieve a proper goodbye and discover what it means to be a family without their dad.

  • Director
    • Ken J. Adachi
  • Writers
    • Ken J. Adachi
    • Kyle Arrington
  • Stars
    • Kyle Arrington
    • Jenni Melear
    • Lucas Kwan Peterson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    96
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken J. Adachi
    • Writers
      • Ken J. Adachi
      • Kyle Arrington
    • Stars
      • Kyle Arrington
      • Jenni Melear
      • Lucas Kwan Peterson
    • 4User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Lucas Kwan Peterson, Kyle Arrington, and Jenni Melear in Dead Dad (2012)
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    Allyn Rachel, Lucas Kwan Peterson, Kyle Arrington, and Jenni Melear in Dead Dad (2012)

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    Kyle Arrington
    Kyle Arrington
    • Russell Sawtelle
    Jenni Melear
    Jenni Melear
    • Jane Sawtelle
    Lucas Kwan Peterson
    Lucas Kwan Peterson
    • Alex Sawtelle
    • (as Lucas K. Peterson)
    Allyn Rachel
    Allyn Rachel
    • Hailie Tyler
    Ben Hethcoat
    • Brandon Blake
    Brett Erlich
    Brett Erlich
    • Eli Casey
    Fred Stoller
    Fred Stoller
    • Jon Jones
    Brennan Murray
    Brennan Murray
    • Party Go-er
    Tom Sasinowski
    • Party Go-er
    Dadrian Flavors
    • Party Go-er
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ken J. Adachi
    • Writers
      • Ken J. Adachi
      • Kyle Arrington
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    10/10
    Daringly hysterical, an absolute gem
    Saw the World Premier of this movie last night. How you can take a somber event and turn it such a dramatic yet hilarious film is sheer genius on the part of the cast and crew. Made for $25,000, the reason this film works is we learn that like so many married couples, Dad had died years ago when his wife had passed and turned into an angry, depressed pill and alcohol consuming shell of himself. His kids had long since distanced themselves and the death, which always a shock to the system, did not lay them into a deep dark place as he was now just gone physically as well. The interpersonal relationships that are explored between siblings and friends coming together under odd circumstances, especially as the same week as the funeral is the celebration of a baby's first year. The camera-work was intimate when it needed to be, the shot framing was exquisite when it needed to be. Director Ken Adachi was deft at avoiding clichés and keeping the audience involved. The stellar acting from the 3 siblings were nuanced and subtle, powerful and commanding when needed without ever going over the top. I'd be thrilled if I could make a movie this good my first time out.
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    • seanhowley
    • Apr 17, 2012

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Dead Dad LLC
      • Hansen Films
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      1 hour 22 minutes
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      • Color

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