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Upon receiving a call from her leukemia-stricken sister after not speaking with her for two decades, a devil-may-care single mother packs up her two sons--one, a rebellious teen who has spent time in a mental institution--and heads to Florida to reunite with her ailing sibling and their bedridden father. The women's differences .. Read more
| Starring | Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro |
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| Director | Jerry Zaks |
| Genres | Drama |
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Upon receiving a call from her leukemia-stricken sister after not speaking with her for two decades, a devil-may-care single mother packs up her two sons--one, a rebellious teen who has spent time in a mental institution--and heads to Florida to reunite with her ailing sibling and their bedridden father. The women's differences in philosophy immediately spark a wrenching confrontation, but help arrives from the most unexpected of sources--the delinquent teen, whose reluctance to accept the family he never knew ultimately melts away when he discovers his aunt's true spirit. An acclaimed drama, adapted by Scott McPherson from his 1990 stage play.
| Starring | Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn, Gwen Verdon, Dan Hedaya, Cynthia Nixon, Hal Scardino, Victor Garber, Bitty Schram, Helen Stenborg |
|---|---|
| Director | Jerry Zaks |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 34 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 34 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Released | Production year: 1996 On LOVEFiLM Instant: LOVEFiLM Instant: 01 Jun 2012 To Rent: DVD: 15 Jun 2006 |
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Surprisingly funny and uplifting
It could have been Hollywood cheesy schmaltz, but instead it feels like an independent film with an A-list cast.
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Mixed opinion on this one
Great acting but not sure about the story. My wife loved it but in spite of the acting it did nothing for me.
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Not sure about this one
Ponderous plot and action, for me. I'll have to endure it again to make any judgements, but it might be worth a try.
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