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3 Generations

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.6K
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Susan Sarandon, Naomi Watts, and Elle Fanning in 3 Generations (2015)
Trailer for About Ray
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  • Drama

After Ray decides to transition from female to male, Ray's mother, Maggie, must come to terms with the decision while tracking down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent.After Ray decides to transition from female to male, Ray's mother, Maggie, must come to terms with the decision while tracking down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent.After Ray decides to transition from female to male, Ray's mother, Maggie, must come to terms with the decision while tracking down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.6K
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  • Director
    • Gaby Dellal
  • Writers
    • Nikole Beckwith
    • Gaby Dellal
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Elle Fanning
    • Susan Sarandon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gaby Dellal
  • Writers
    • Nikole Beckwith
    • Gaby Dellal
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Elle Fanning
    • Susan Sarandon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos18

    About Ray
    Trailer 2:27
    About Ray
    3 Generations
    Trailer 2:17
    3 Generations
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:17
    Official Trailer
    About Ray - Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
    About Ray - Trailer
    Authentic Rev
    Clip 0:37
    Authentic Rev
    Authentic
    Clip 0:40
    Authentic
    Mistake
    Clip 0:35
    Mistake
    Lucky
    Clip 0:37
    Lucky
    Clip: Coconut Milk Ice Cream
    Clip 1:10
    Clip: Coconut Milk Ice Cream
    Clip: About Time We Had A Man In The Family
    Clip 0:32
    Clip: About Time We Had A Man In The Family
    Clip: Gas Stop
    Clip 1:13
    Clip: Gas Stop
    Clip: Breaking Up With Moms
    Clip 0:59
    Clip: Breaking Up With Moms

    Photos28

    Susan Sarandon and Elle Fanning in 3 Generations (2015)
    Naomi Watts and Elle Fanning in 3 Generations (2015)
    Elle Fanning in 3 Generations (2015)
    Elle Fanning in 3 Generations (2015)
    Susan Sarandon, Naomi Watts, and Elle Fanning in 3 Generations (2015)
    Gaby Dellal, Naomi Watts, and Elle Fanning at an event for 3 Generations (2015)
    Susan Sarandon at an event for 3 Generations (2015)
    Michael Brook at an event for 3 Generations (2015)
    Elle Fanning at an event for 3 Generations (2015)
    Nikole Beckwith at an event for 3 Generations (2015)
    Gaby Dellal at an event for 3 Generations (2015)
    Susan Sarandon at an event for 3 Generations (2015)

    Top cast

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Rayas Ray
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Dollyas Dolly
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Craigas Craig
    Linda Emond
    Linda Emond
    • Francesas Frances
    Andrew Polk
    Andrew Polk
    • Dr. Brillsteinas Dr. Brillstein
    Marcos A. Gonzalez
    • John the Doormanas John the Doorman
    Antonio Ortiz
    Antonio Ortiz
    • Tayloras Taylor
    Tessa Albertson
    Tessa Albertson
    • Spoonas Spoon
    Marquis Rodriguez
    Marquis Rodriguez
    • Jesseas Jesse
    Gameela Wright
    Gameela Wright
    • DSS Workeras DSS Worker
    Jordan Carlos
    Jordan Carlos
    • Jakeas Jake
    Elle Winter
    Elle Winter
    • Lola Johnsonas Lola Johnson
    Lucca De Oliveira
    Lucca De Oliveira
    • Boy in Alleyas Boy in Alley
    Francesca Keller
    Francesca Keller
    • Girl in Alleyas Girl in Alley
    Jinn S. Kim
    Jinn S. Kim
    • Man on Fire Escapeas Man on Fire Escape
    Maria Dizzia
    Maria Dizzia
    • Sindaas Sinda
    Sam Trammell
    Sam Trammell
    • Matthewas Matthew
    • Director
      • Gaby Dellal
    • Writers
      • Nikole Beckwith
      • Gaby Dellal
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Family living under one roof in New York must deal with a life-changing transformation by one that ultimately affects them all. Ray is a teenager who has come to the realization that he isn't meant to be a girl and has decided to transition from female to male. His single mother, Maggie, must track down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent to allow Ray's transition. Dolly, Ray's lesbian grandmother, is having a hard time accepting that she now has a grandson. They must each confront their own identities and learn to embrace change and their strength as a family in order to ultimately find acceptance and understanding. —The Weinstein Company
    • female to male transition
    • transgender teen
    • gender transition
    • transgender
    • lesbian grandmother
    • 172 more
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    • Taglines
      • A family in transition
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content, some sexual references and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In April 2016, director Gaby Dellal revealed on Instagram that she was re-editing the film. The new cut of the film, released in international markets since late 2016, runs 92 minutes, as opposed to 87 minutes of the initial version that screened at the Toronto premiere in September 2015.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Brillstein: Periods have never been easy on young men.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Liev Schreiber/Elle Fanning/Anthony Sadler/Vince Staples (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      On the Roof
      Written by Stephen Warbeck

      Performed by Elle Fanning

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Meh
    As a trans guy, I was trying really hard to relate to this character. Like really really hard since there are hardly any movies about the ftm experience. The actress really tried, but they just didn't seem to get it a lot of the time. Like when he said he wanted to be an astronaut instead of a princess or something. Those are gender roles, just because your child doesn't want to wear a dress doesn't mean they're trans. I also felt we didn't get to know much about Ray as a person. In the first part of the movie there were scenes at school and of him hanging out with friends, but it wasn't much. I wish we could have seen more of what his life was actually like instead of all the dad drama.

    At least they fixed the ace bandages thing, thank god. I was already yelling at the screen but he got an actual binder. How he only just got that after having been out for years and how none of the therapists they talked to ever asked about it is another question.

    Like everyone has already pointed out there was too much focus on the mom. I really liked her at first, but then she kept being so selfish and honestly immature at times.

    I really wish they would have tried harder. I'm sure there are trans actors who would love to have played this role, who actually know what it's like.

    This movie is not terrible. It's not unwatchable. But it's also not the amazing trans movie I've been looking for.
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    • JamieTheRelentless
    • Oct 24, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2016 (Czech Republic)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • About Ray
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Big Beach Films
      • InFilm Productions
      • IM Global
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $155,936
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $105,215
      • May 7, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $680,351
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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