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Cake

Play trailer 2:22 Poster for Cake R 2015 1h 42m Drama Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 02/15/2017
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. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Romney Observer (UK) 02/22/2015
3/5
You hope for the tang of lemon drizzle; what you ultimately get is Madeira, with the proverbial soggy bottom. Go to Full Review
Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard 02/20/2015
3/5
I was in pain during this indie drama, which may explain why I enjoyed it. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 03/04/2022
2/4
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. Go to Full Review
Nick Levine NME (New Musical Express) 05/27/2021
3.5/5
Driven by Aniston's well-judged balance of intensity and restraint, it's an affecting film. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 02/02/2021
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Tim J Oct 13 I thought it had a good balance and realistic relatable characters. I was hooked in and felt the ending was suitable. See more becalm33 J Oct 12 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. See more claudio g Oct 11 Just like to be near you to cudlle and help you with your pain See more Sarah G Jun 10 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. See more Shelby L 10/10/2024 Absolutely beautiful film. Aniston at her best. People try to be edgy by hating but it’s a masterpiece. See more 10/05/2023 Jennifer Anniston & all the cast brought brilliance to this well crafted script - the reality of their tragedies was conveyed without being exploited See more 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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