A Wake in Providence

R

Released Apr 8, 2005

1h 34m

Comedy

List

70%

Tomatometer

10 Reviews

25%

Audience Score

50+ Ratings

An aspiring Italian-American actor, Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is in for plenty of family drama when he brings his lovely African-American girlfriend, Alissa (Victoria Rowell), back home for his grandfather's funeral. Though race is an issue with some of Anthony's extended family members, there are many other odd topics that come to the fore, including his cousins' Mafia delusions. Luckily, Anthony's open-minded Aunt Lidia (Adrienne Barbeau) is on hand to help smooth things over.

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Dana Stevens

New York Times

A warm-hearted ethnic comedy in the vein of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 10, 2005

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

Hilarious and filled with wonderful characters and situations.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 15, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Variety

Zesty indie comedy from Rhode Island is a winner, with ethnic humor easily mixing with universal truths about dealing with families.

Apr 13, 2005

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide

[A] witless farce.

Rated: 1/4

Nov 11, 2005

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Chuck Wilson

L.A. Weekly

The performers' warmth and air of good cheer make one forgiving of the film's predictability.

Nov 10, 2005

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Audience Member

Lousy acting by the pagano brothers. The rest of the movie is just as lousy. Skip it!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Frances H

Very cute comedy about bringing the girlfriend home for Grandpa's funeral. Very entertaining.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/20/13

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Audience Member

if you're from RI, this movie is an absolute must-see. Find it, buy it, watch it. ESPECIALLY if you're "F.B.I." (full blooded Italian...)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Very funny. Some unpredictable moments.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Rosario Roveto Jr.

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Vincent Pagano

Anthony

Victoria Rowell

Alissa

Mike Pagano

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Synopsis

An aspiring Italian-American actor, Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is in for plenty of family drama when he brings his lovely African-American girlfriend, Alissa (Victoria Rowell), back home for his grandfather's funeral. Though race is an issue with some of Anthony's extended family members, there are many other odd topics that come to the fore, including his cousins' Mafia delusions. Luckily, Anthony's open-minded Aunt Lidia (Adrienne Barbeau) is on hand to help smooth things over.

Director: Rosario Roveto Jr.
Producer: Patrick Coppola, Vincent Pagano, William Redner, Rosario Roveto Jr.
Screenwriter: Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore, Vincent Pagano, Mike Pagano
Distributor: Mister P. Productions
Production Co: Gladiator Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 8, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $402.6K
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Ultra-Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)