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An Actor Prepares

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
707
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An Actor Prepares (2018)
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Comedy

After suffering a heart attack, a world famous, hard-drinking actor is forced to drive cross country with his estranged son (who testified against him in his parents' divorce) on one last ma... Read allAfter suffering a heart attack, a world famous, hard-drinking actor is forced to drive cross country with his estranged son (who testified against him in his parents' divorce) on one last madcap adventure.After suffering a heart attack, a world famous, hard-drinking actor is forced to drive cross country with his estranged son (who testified against him in his parents' divorce) on one last madcap adventure.

  • Director
    • Steve Clark
  • Writers
    • Steve Clark
    • Thomas Moffett
  • Stars
    • Matthew Modine
    • Jack Huston
    • Jeremy Irons
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    707
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Clark
    • Writers
      • Steve Clark
      • Thomas Moffett
    • Stars
      • Matthew Modine
      • Jack Huston
      • Jeremy Irons
    • 14User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons and Mamie Gummer in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
    Jack Huston in An Actor Prepares (2018)
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    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Charlie
    Jack Huston
    Jack Huston
    • Adam
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Atticus
    Ben Schwartz
    Ben Schwartz
    • Jimmy
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Wisdom
    Frankie Faison
    Frankie Faison
    • Deacon Frank Dodge
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    • Clementine
    Colby Minifie
    Colby Minifie
    • Danielle
    Mamie Gummer
    Mamie Gummer
    • Annabelle
    Atkins Estimond
    Atkins Estimond
    • Big Drunk Man
    Poorna Jagannathan
    Poorna Jagannathan
    • Dr. Fisher
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • Jack Dorner
    Judd Lormand
    Judd Lormand
    • Newscaster
    Catherine Dyer
    Catherine Dyer
    • Dorothea
    Owen Harn
    Owen Harn
    • Arnold
    Jason Vail
    Jason Vail
    • Cop
    Alexandra Ficken
    Alexandra Ficken
    • Amanda
    Danielle Lyn
    Danielle Lyn
    • Nicole
    • Director
      • Steve Clark
    • Writers
      • Steve Clark
      • Thomas Moffett
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      At approximately 1:24hr into the film Atticus calls Adam "Allan."
    • Quotes

      Atticus: You know, I had to kiss Ian McKellen on the lips every night for six months in Angels in America. And the strange thing is, I got to quite like it.

    User reviews14

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    1/10
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    One of the worst movies I have ever viewed. I cannot believe I endured this thrash.
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    • Sep 14, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bringing Up Daddy
    • Production companies
      • Pandemic Film
      • Metrol Technology
      • Head Gear Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,743
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $933
      • Sep 2, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,891
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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