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Doing Time on Maple Drive

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Yale scholar Matt Carter (William McNamara) introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison (Lori Loughlin), to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly. However, it isn't long before Allison learns that Matt has lied to her about his relatives to mask their failures and dysfunctions. His brother, Tim (James Carrey), flunked out of school and developed a drinking problem, and Matt struggles to keep his own troubling secret from his less than tolerant parents (James B. Sikking, Bibi Besch).

Critics Reviews

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Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 04/15/2008
C-
Carrey fans will be disappointed that his character pretty much gets lost in the shuffle. Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Apollo Guide 01/16/2005
61/100
The cinematography is weak, the framing is off and the performances, at times, are trying. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 08/27/2004
2.5/5
annoying to watch in this day and age Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/03/2016 Jim Carrey doesn't believe in vaccinations. He and his movies are idiotic See more 04/24/2014 one of the better made 4 tv movies See more 10/08/2013 I normally like such movies where families grow or come to understand their issues. That part of this film was fine, but I found the resolution of the movie all a bit too neat. Most of the time, when you throw in a suicide attempt, a coming out, realization you are an alcoholic into a weekend, it doesn't come out tied in a nice bow. See more 11/22/2012 Awsom movie!!! Jim Carrie @ his best!! See more 04/19/2012 Adorable time capsule depicting a family in which EVERYONE IS TOTALLY FUCKED UP -- particularly the closeted gay son (who is dreamy). Jim Carrey is his brother, a sad drunk. See more 08/20/2010 way dated, but not horrible See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ken Olin

Director

James B. Sikking

Phil Carter

Bibi Besch

Lisa Carter

Jim Carrey

Tim Carter

William McNamara

Matt Carter

Lori Loughlin

Allison
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Synopsis Yale scholar Matt Carter (William McNamara) introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison (Lori Loughlin), to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly. However, it isn't long before Allison learns that Matt has lied to her about his relatives to mask their failures and dysfunctions. His brother, Tim (James Carrey), flunked out of school and developed a drinking problem, and Matt struggles to keep his own troubling secret from his less than tolerant parents (James B. Sikking, Bibi Besch).
Director
Ken Olin
Producer
Paul Lussier
Screenwriter
James Duff
Production Co
FNM Films
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 20, 2017
Runtime
1h 37m