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Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?

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Daddy (Bert Remsen), who is about to die, is surrounded by his children. The clan has reunited to support their elderly dad and, more specifically, to find out the contents of his will. With boyfriends, fiancés and significant others in tow, the four siblings -- Sara (Tess Harper), Evalita (Beverly D'Angelo), Orville (Beau Bridges) and Lurlene (Amy Wright) -- are not-so-patiently waiting to hear who will inherit what. The only problem is that Daddy seems to have lost the will.

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Variety Staff Variety Del Shores’ hit play about squabbling Texas siblings is brought to the screen with panache. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times The performances are as good as can be expected, considering the nature of the material, which is hokey without being dishonest. May 20, 2003 Full Review Hal Hinson Washington Post Daddy indeed is dyin', and believe me, baby, he ain't the only one. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) Flavorful hokum performed by a vivid cast and directed by Jack Fisk on an emotional level rare in American movies. Rated: 3/4 May 9, 2023 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 2/5 May 15, 2006 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 2, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Shitbomb! Can I please have my hour and a half back!?! I felt like I was watching sentimental family movie that sucked! One of those bad movies with a good cast! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Bickering siblings are reunited at their Texas home as their father lies on his deathbed. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie was really good I don't care what anyone else says it's good, it made me laugh. It reminded me of my dad's side of the family whom would have love to just sit there and watch it with me. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A lot of good actors are stranded in this clumsy mess. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member LOOOVE This movie!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member When I first saw the title of the movie, I was like naaaay but after seeing the previews and decided to watch it.......so funny you have a family fighting over there fathers will and they are so funny doing it...... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Daddy (Bert Remsen), who is about to die, is surrounded by his children. The clan has reunited to support their elderly dad and, more specifically, to find out the contents of his will. With boyfriends, fiancés and significant others in tow, the four siblings -- Sara (Tess Harper), Evalita (Beverly D'Angelo), Orville (Beau Bridges) and Lurlene (Amy Wright) -- are not-so-patiently waiting to hear who will inherit what. The only problem is that Daddy seems to have lost the will.
Director
Jack Fisk
Producer
Sigurjon Sighvatsson, Steve Golin, Monty Montgomery
Screenwriter
Del Shores
Production Co
Propaganda Films
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 7, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.2M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround