Plot
After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.
Release Year: 2012
Director:
David Frankel
Stars: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell
Storyline After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.
Cast: Meryl Streep
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Kay
Tommy Lee Jones
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Arnold
Steve Carell
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Dr. Feld
Jean Smart
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Eileen, Kay's Friend
Ben Rappaport
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Brad, Their Son
Marin Ireland
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Molly, Their Daughter
Patch Darragh
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Mark, Their Son-in-Law
Brett Rice
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Vince, Arnold's Friend
Becky Ann Baker
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Cora, The Waitress
Elisabeth Shue
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Karen, The Bartender
Charles Techman
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Charlie, The Docent
Daniel Flaherty
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Danny, The Bookstore Clerk
(as Daniel J. Flaherty)
Damian Young
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Mike, The Innkeeper
Mimi Rogers
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Carol, The Neighbor
Ann Harada
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Ann, The Happy Wife
Release Date: 8 August 2012
Filming Locations: Guilford, Connecticut, USA
Box Office Details
Budget: $30,000,000
(estimated)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia: Jeff Bridges was offered the leading male part but turned it down.
User Review
A slice of older life - Quietly & beautifully acted
Rating: 9/10
A slightly-over-middle-age couple finds themselves in more than a rut,
post-post empty nest. What to do?
An overly-simplified plot outline for a lovely, sweet, funny, sad,
quiet movie that allows the cast's acting talents to shine. A great
script with spot-on character development. None of your over-dramatics
here.
We all know about Meryl Streep & Tommy Lee Jones, but even they deliver
some newness. But Steve Carell gives us a nuanced performance without
the smallest hint of shtick. Notice Elisabeth Shue in a small part that
delivers big. As well as Jean Smart & Mimi Rogers.
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