The Thing About My Folks

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The Thing About My Folks
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PG13,1hr 34min
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September 16, 2005
Distributor:
Picturehouse
Synopsis: A middle-aged man finds himself dealing with the divorce of his elderly parents as well as many years of emotional baggage in this poignant comedy drama. Ben (Paul Reiser) is a writer who is enjoying a quiet evening at home with his wife, Rachel (Elizabeth Perkins), when they receive an unexpected visitor, Ben's father, Sam (Peter Falk). As it happens, Sam has some surprising news -- his wife, Muriel (Olympia Dukakis), has left him, leaving behind a note saying she wants some time alone. While Ben ... Full Synopsis
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The movie is sort of a sideways version of "Sideways," even down to a scene where the two men join two women for dinner. The difference is, in "Sideways" the guys desperately want to impress the women, and in The Thing About My Folks, they want to impress each other. Full Review
Metascore
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48
Mixed or Average Reviews
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Featured Cast
Sam Kleinman
Ben Kleinman
Rachel Kleinman
Muriel Kleinman
Photos
Jill Eikenberry at "The Thing About My Folks" New York City Premiere
Paul Reiser at the The Thing About My Folks premiere in New York City on September 12, 2005
Olympia Dukakis and Raymond De Felitta at the The Thing About My Folks premiere in New York City on...
Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis and Raymond De Felitta at the The Thing About My Folks premiere in New...
Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis and Raymond De Felitta at the The Thing About My Folks premiere in New...
Olympia Dukakis and Elaine May at the The Thing About My Folks premiere in New York City on...
Paul Reiser and Elaine May at the The Thing About My Folks premiere in New York City on September...
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