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Phil (2019)

R | | Comedy, Drama | 5 July 2019 (USA)
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A depressed dentist in mid life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.

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Greg Kinnear

Writer:

Stephen Mazur

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Greg Kinnear, Emily Mortimer, Bradley Whitford | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Greg Kinnear ... Phil
Emily Mortimer ... Alicia
Bradley Whitford ... Michael Fisk
Jay Duplass ... Malcolm
Megan Charpentier ... Molly
Sarah Dugdale ... Kara
April Cameron ... Rahel
Luke Wilson ... Detective Welling
Taylor Schilling ... Samantha Ford
Robert Forster ... Bing Fisk
Kurt Fuller ... Dean Wurtz
Nicole Oliver ... Rosemary
Rukiya Bernard ... Nora
William B. Davis ... Father Grant
Peter Bryant ... Cop
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A depressed dentist in mid life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.

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Comedy | Drama

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Rated R for some language and a violent/disturbing image | See all certifications »

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 July 2019 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Philosophy of Phil See more »

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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BRON Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Imperative Entertainment See more »
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Waste of time
8 July 2019 | by nigelmacdonald – See all my reviews

Tries so hard to be both a comedy in the style of Green Card while also attempting some deep and meaningful examination of human existence. It fails at both, but Kinnear is likeable and his performance almost saves it.
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