The Thing About My Folks - 2005

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.

96min
2005
PG-13
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Peter Falk profile picturePeter FalkSam Kleinman
Paul Reiser profile picturePaul ReiserBen Kleinman
Olympia Dukakis profile pictureOlympia DukakisMuriel Kleinman
Elizabeth Perkins profile pictureElizabeth PerkinsRachel Kleinman
Lydia Jordan profile pictureLydia JordanMia Kleinman
Richard Duva profile pictureRichard DuvaYoung Sam Kleinman

About The Thing About My Folks

The Thing About My Folks 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.

Age Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 96min

Extra details

Original Title: The Thing About My Folks
Original Language: English
Directed By: Raymond De Felitta
Production Companies
Nuance ProductionsOutlaw ProductionsPicturehouse Entertainment