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Cloudburst

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A lesbian couple escape from their nursing home and drive to Canada to get married.
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Tasha Robinson The Dissolve 07/26/2013
3/5
In its peaceful moments, it's a gem, but the wild stabs at wacky comedy are usually groaners, a shame in a story that's so smart and savvy when it isn't showing off, being dense, or winding down to a painfully pat ending. Go to Full Review
Rick Groen Globe and Mail 03/08/2013
2.5/4
It's a delight to see Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker, superb talents and Oscar winners both, share almost every frame of Cloudburst. Go to Full Review
Linda Barnard Toronto Star 03/07/2013
3/4
An affectionate twist on a classic tale of lovers on the lam, sprinkled with renegade hints of Thelma & Louise, Cloudburst is a life- and heart-affirming journey. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/01/2020
3.5/4.0
Olympia Dukakis is utterly brilliant here, a magic mixture of brash and rude and tenderness and determination. Go to Full Review
Alexander Ryll Gay Essential 09/15/2019
Dukakis and Fricker are as wonderful in the film as you would expect two veteran and experienced actresses to be. You believe that these two women were a lesbian couple in a committed relationship. Go to Full Review
Richard Knight Windy City Times 06/27/2014
The two actors...bring out the best in these two women in spite of the plot lapses and odd tonal shifts...you believe wholeheartedly that these two are deeply in love, and Dukakis and Fricker gift their characters with a real bond of intimacy. Go to Full Review
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James J. O Aug 15 I expected more from this film after watching the trailer. However, it didn't live up to my expectations. The performances by the two main leads (especially Olympia Dukakis) were entertaining, but the movie was weakened by the supporting players, especially Ryan Doucette, whose charm and chemistry with the leads wasn't enough to make up for his amateurish acting performance. The same could be said for Kristin Booth, who was more of a clownish annoyance than a compelling adversary. See more jerry f 06/09/2022 Maybe not the best movie I've ever watched but I really enjoyed it. I found it refreshing. It presents what could be a reality in life, with comedy and emotions gracefully combined. The acting of the three main characters was great, but you cannot expect anything less from Olympia Dukakis R.I.P. See more 04/06/2022 Smart writing, deft editing and wonderfully sculpted characters from actors who leave one smitten. See more 03/27/2022 Some best lines by Olympia ever. I couldn't stop laughing. Made my gay …. I mean day. ;) See more 07/03/2021 Another Netflix dog, production value sucks for a decent Thelma And Louise bullshit show. Why do people still pay subscription prices for low b movies! See more 06/30/2021 Just to see the performance of Olympia Dukakis alone is well worth seeing this movie, but Brenda Fricker is her close match. Funny, poignant and touching. It's a little gem of a film. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A lesbian couple escape from their nursing home and drive to Canada to get married.
Director
Thom Fitzgerald
Screenwriter
Thom Fitzgerald
Production Co
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 33m
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