The Thing About My Folks (2005)

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The Thing About My Folks on IMDb 6.6/10 2,179 votes

Released:
2005-06-02

Overview:
Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.

Director:
Raymond De Felitta

Runtime:
1h 36min

Genre:
Family, Comedy, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Peter Falk
    as
    Sam Kleinman
  • Paul Reiser
    as
    Ben Kleinman
  • Olympia Dukakis
    as
    Muriel Kleinman
  • Elizabeth Perkins
    as
    Rachel Kleinman
  • Mackenzie Connolly
    as
    Lilly Kleinman