All Happy Families

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All Happy Families

Released Sep 20, 2024

1h 30m

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Drama

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The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago. Graham (Josh Radnor) really wishes his life was in a better place, especially since he's reconnected with his college crush, Dana (Chandra Russell). Sue (Becky Ann Baker) is looking forward to the next chapter in her life when an incident at her retirement party forces her to question things, including her marriage to complacent Roy (John Ashton). Then, Will (Rob Huebel), the television star blows in. What starts out as a benign family get-together ends up spiraling out of control as some shocking news threatens to tear everything apart.

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

The throbbing interpersonal strains intensify with a gentle logic, even if, tonally, the film does sometimes stray into a mid-tier streaming dramady serial at times.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 17, 2025

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It’s easygoing and likable if not-quite satisfying, getting by on the natural and relaxed performances.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 11, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

It’s a real find that celebrates family but acknowledges it’s never easy for family members to be under the same roof again for an extended amount of time.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 14, 2025

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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

A solid cast headed by Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) enhances this enjoyable dysfunctional-family comedy. ... Radnor plays a writer, still living in his childhood home, who’s jealous of his successful TV star brother.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 21, 2025

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Steve Morrissey

Radio Times

Josh Radnor brings an easy-going charm to the role of the middle-aged man-child still waiting for his life to take off.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 21, 2025

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John Carvill

The Arts Desk

All Happy Families is suffused by an indie sensibility and the warm tones in which it’s filmed are attractive, if a little clichéd. But its scattergun approach and under-written script prevent it from cohering into more than the sum of its parts.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 17, 2025

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Tasha B

This movie started off okay, but it moved slow for me and took a while to really get going. The characters only go so far emotionally, and honestly, it gets exhausting. It feels like the director tried to cram in too many plot twists, and every character has their own side story that we’re somehow supposed to care about. It’s hard to connect with anyone because they’re all missing something—very surface-level with bursts of high-stakes drama that don’t always land. You’re left wondering why—why so much is happening, yet none of it feels grounded. The story builds up, then just…stalls. And the ending? It actually made me laugh—not because it was funny, but because they suddenly tried to tie it all up with a last-minute romance that felt completely flat and out of place.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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P. W

The talents of Haroula Rose (Director and Co-writer) and Coburn Goss, Co-writer, bring a strong sense of realism in this family comedic/drama. The excellent acting adds to the credibility of the complex Landry family. This genre of film is lacking in today's marketplace. The risk is the reward for all who venture to take this well done Indie film into their home. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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David H

All Happy Families is a funny and touching movie with an outstanding cast, relatable characters, and excellent music. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Sue Landry

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Synopsis

The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago. Graham (Josh Radnor) really wishes his life was in a better place, especially since he's reconnected with his college crush, Dana (Chandra Russell). Sue (Becky Ann Baker) is looking forward to the next chapter in her life when an incident at her retirement party forces her to question things, including her marriage to complacent Roy (John Ashton). Then, Will (Rob Huebel), the television star blows in. What starts out as a benign family get-together ends up spiraling out of control as some shocking news threatens to tear everything apart.

Director: Haroula Rose
Producer: Liz Cardenas, Coby Goss, Ian Keiser, Mary Angela Munez
Screenwriter: Coby Goss, Haroula Rose
Distributor: Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co: Pogi Studios, Neon Heart Productions, Attic Light Films, Glass Bead Films, Lucky Number 8 Productions, Chicago Media Angels, Ten to the Six Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2024
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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