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Counting for Thunder

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 43m
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John Heard, Mariette Hartley, and Phillip Irwin Cooper in Counting for Thunder (2017)
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An actor unlucky in work, money and love goes back home to the deep south to help out during a family crisis and is inspired to find his true voice as his mother is finally finding hers.An actor unlucky in work, money and love goes back home to the deep south to help out during a family crisis and is inspired to find his true voice as his mother is finally finding hers.An actor unlucky in work, money and love goes back home to the deep south to help out during a family crisis and is inspired to find his true voice as his mother is finally finding hers.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
43
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  • Director
    • Phillip Irwin Cooper
  • Writer
    • Phillip Irwin Cooper
  • Stars
    • Phillip Irwin Cooper
    • Mariette Hartley
    • John Heard
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  • Director
    • Phillip Irwin Cooper
  • Writer
    • Phillip Irwin Cooper
  • Stars
    • Phillip Irwin Cooper
    • Mariette Hartley
    • John Heard
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    • 1User review
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
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    Phillip Irwin Cooper
    Phillip Irwin Cooper
    • Phillip Stalworthas Phillip Stalworth
    Mariette Hartley
    Mariette Hartley
    • Tina Stalworthas Tina Stalworth
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Garrett Stalworthas Garrett Stalworth
    Peter Stebbings
    Peter Stebbings
    • Joe Tischmanas Joe Tischman
    Alison Elliott
    Alison Elliott
    • Sis Stalworthas Sis Stalworth
    Erica Shaffer
    Erica Shaffer
    • Carolineas Caroline
    Valeri Ross
    Valeri Ross
    • Abbe-Gailas Abbe-Gail
    Stephanie Ittleson
    • Patienceas Patience
    Scott Anthony Leet
    Scott Anthony Leet
    • Billy Wadeas Billy Wade
    David Schroeder
    David Schroeder
    • Hankas Hank
    René Ashton
    René Ashton
    • Francesas Frances
    Myles Cranford
    Myles Cranford
    • Brother Peteras Brother Peter
    Callum Joyce
    Callum Joyce
    • Young Phillipas Young Phillip
    Sara Najm
    • Young Sisas Young Sis
    Justine Hartley
    • Young Tinaas Young Tina
    Darin Scott
    Darin Scott
    • Young Garrettas Young Garrett
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    Ben Lemon
    Ben Lemon
    • Dr. Jimas Dr. Jim
    Veronica Berry
    Veronica Berry
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    Counting for Thunder follows in the tradition of other films developed from one-man shows like Sling Blade and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Counting for Thunder is inspired by the three years when Phillip Irwin Cooper, unlucky in work, money and love, went home to the Gulf Coast of Alabama to help out with a family crisis. Working through his past with his complicated family, some old high school chums, and the desperate and hilarious southern characters who grace his hometown, Phillip ultimately finds his own voice as his mother is regaining hers for possibly the last time.
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      • Your Real Life Starts Now.
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      • Comedy
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    Loved the dialogue in the film and the family dynamics. Great acting and humor.
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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lushchapanda Films,
      • Rodabrook Films
      • Southern California Production Company
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      1 hour 43 minutes
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      • Color
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      • Dolby Digital
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