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We Are What We Are

  • 2013
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, and Julia Garner in We Are What We Are (2013)
Behind closed doors, the seemingly whole Parker family is ruled by a patriarch determined to keep his ancestral customs intact. As a torrential rainstorm hits their town, authorities begin to uncover clues that bring them closer to the secret that the Parkers have held closely for years.
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The Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume r... Read allThe Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family.The Parkers, a reclusive family who follow ancient customs, find their secret existence threatened as a torrential downpour moves into their area, forcing daughters Iris and Rose to assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family.

  • Director
    • Jim Mickle
  • Writers
    • Nick Damici
    • Jim Mickle
    • Jorge Michel Grau
  • Stars
    • Bill Sage
    • Ambyr Childers
    • Julia Garner
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Mickle
    • Writers
      • Nick Damici
      • Jim Mickle
      • Jorge Michel Grau
    • Stars
      • Bill Sage
      • Ambyr Childers
      • Julia Garner
    • 107User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 11 nominations

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    We Are What We Are: Clutching At Straws
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    Ambyr Childers in We Are What We Are (2013)
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    Ambyr Childers and Julia Garner in We Are What We Are (2013)
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    Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, and Jack Gore in We Are What We Are (2013)
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    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Frank Parker
    Ambyr Childers
    Ambyr Childers
    • Iris Parker
    Julia Garner
    Julia Garner
    • Rose Parker
    Wyatt Russell
    Wyatt Russell
    • Deputy Anders
    Kassie Wesley DePaiva
    Kassie Wesley DePaiva
    • Emma Parker
    • (as Kassie DePaiva)
    Laurent Rejto
    Laurent Rejto
    • Hardware Clerk
    Jack Gore
    Jack Gore
    • Rory Parker
    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Marge
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Doc Barrow
    Annemarie Lawless
    Annemarie Lawless
    • Arlene Stratton
    Traci Hovel
    Traci Hovel
    • Mrs. Kimble
    Nat DeWolf
    Nat DeWolf
    • Mr. Kimble
    Nick Damici
    Nick Damici
    • Sheriff Meeks
    Vonia Arslanian
    Vonia Arslanian
    • Emily Meeks
    Larry Fessenden
    Larry Fessenden
    • Bearded Tenant
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Alyce Parker
    Joel Nagle
    Joel Nagle
    • Mathias Parker
    Reagan Leonard
    • Alyce's Mother
    • Director
      • Jim Mickle
    • Writers
      • Nick Damici
      • Jim Mickle
      • Jorge Michel Grau
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the screenplay "Somos Lo Que Hay" by Jorge Michel Grau.
    • Goofs
      The dungeon door's window bars were removed each time the camera looked through it. Four wide vertical bars were visible in approach and open door shots.
    • Quotes

      Marge: I heard somebody down in the shed earlier.

      Iris Parker: It must've been Daddy. He's the only one allowed down there. Ever.

      Marge: Well, it sounded like a girl crying.

      Iris Parker: I don't know what you think you heard, but you must be mistaken.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Pretend
      Written and Performed by Glen Morris
      Courtesy of Fervor Records Vintage Masters

    User reviews107

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    5/10
    Poor ending
    Good narrative until the five final minutes... poor ending... it was disappointing.
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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ми такі, які є
    • Filming locations
      • Margaretville, New York, USA(Town and surrounding areas)
    • Production companies
      • Belladonna Productions
      • Memento Films International
      • Paradise City
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,381
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,727
      • Sep 29, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $159,047
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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