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After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman (Jennifer Aniston) who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower (Sam Worthington) of the suicide.

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Cake finds Jennifer Aniston making the most of an overdue opportunity to test her dramatic chops, but it lacks sufficient depth or warmth to recommend for all but her most ardent fans.

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Molly Haskell Film Comment Magazine It will be a pity if viewers are too put off by the subject to see Aniston's bravura turn, a tour de force that also tells us something about what we can and can't accept in women's performances, our threshold for unlikability and unprettiness. Feb 15, 2017 Full Review Jonathan Romney Observer (UK) You hope for the tang of lemon drizzle; what you ultimately get is Madeira, with the proverbial soggy bottom. Rated: 3/5 Feb 22, 2015 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard I was in pain during this indie drama, which may explain why I enjoyed it. Rated: 3/5 Feb 20, 2015 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Cake wants to be edgy and genuine, to expose raw and visceral feelings. But it keeps from mining the most searing dramatic soil because, given the nature of the tragedy which it orbits, confronting them head-on may prove uncomfortable to audiences. Rated: 2/4 Mar 4, 2022 Full Review Nick Levine NME (New Musical Express) Driven by Aniston's well-judged balance of intensity and restraint, it's an affecting film. Rated: 3.5/5 May 27, 2021 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse A great showcase for the new, dramatic Aniston but it isn't a great film. In it's final moments the movie grasps for a feel good ending which is just slightly out of reach. Rated: 3/5 Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tim J I thought it had a good balance and realistic relatable characters. I was hooked in and felt the ending was suitable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/13/25 Full Review becalm33 J Definitely worth a watch, and better than ratings in the 40's. I was surprised just how well Aniston played the role of a drug seeking, depressed woman who is haunted by trauma. All the other actors played their parts well. The story moves to a resolution of her deciding to come out of it somewhat quickly at the end but the fact that she had people around her that were supportive shows what can happen when you have that. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review claudio g Just like to be near you to cudlle and help you with your pain Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Sarah G I find it tremendously sad many are incapable of realizing the stellar and solid performance by Aniston. She is quite impressive. Please let go of the whole Rachael Green characterization and see her in a different light. Pathetically underrated movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/10/25 Full Review Shelby L Absolutely beautiful film. Aniston at her best. People try to be edgy by hating but it’s a masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review Jennifer Anniston & all the cast brought brilliance to this well crafted script - the reality of their tragedies was conveyed without being exploited Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman (Jennifer Aniston) who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower (Sam Worthington) of the suicide.
Director
Daniel Barnz
Producer
Ben Barnz, Kristin Hahn, Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton
Screenwriter
Patrick Tobin
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Production Co
Echo Films, We're Not Brothers, Cinelou Films
Rating
R (Language|Brief Sexuality|Substance Abuse)
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.9M
Runtime
1h 42m
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