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Duane Hopwood

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Duane Hopwood (David Schwimmer) spends his nights working as a pit boss in Atlantic City, and his days drinking too much and lamenting his lost marriage to Linda (Janeane Garofalo). Just when life is looking its bleakest, police pull him over for drunk driving -- while one of his daughters is sleeping in the back seat. With his visitation rights on the line, Duane starts to focus on the things that are really important, and realize that the time to get his life back on track is running out.

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Duane Hopwood proves David Schwimmer has dramatic chops that have been too rarely tested onscreen, but fails to engage as an overall viewing experience.

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Michael Booth Denver Post [A] remarkably accomplished indie movie ... Rated: 3/4 Sep 19, 2006 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader ... this downbeat indie drama gives the leads a few excellent scenes together, and they acquit themselves credibly. But there's also a fair amount of wilted comedy from the stock supporting characters ... Aug 31, 2006 Full Review Scott Tobias AV Club [The film is] suffused with hangdog dreariness, equivalent to a unsoled shoe treading rainwater. Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star Duane Hopwood digs into the soul of its title character with a patience rarely found in contemporary films. Rated: 3/4 Sep 19, 2006 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 2/5 Sep 16, 2006 Full Review Robert Denerstein Denver Rocky Mountain News Visually dreary and not especially illuminating, Duane Hopwood can't quite get where it must have wanted to go. Rated: C+ Aug 31, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I loved the movie, slow pace and strong script makes it worth while watching. I guess this movie gets enough appreciation if it is released now(2020). It'll touch your heart ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is so worth the $2.99!!!! Way beyond the reviews for sure... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Koskettava ja todentuntuinen draama, tykkäsin! (Suom. Duane Hopwood - Vastamäessä) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member almost no action but lots of feelings.. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member i mean i dont know what to say about the movies , this really is one of the carrer-turning perfomance of david schwimmer and nice effort by mulhern , that is really one of the best movies i have seen Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member It's an indie flick that If I were an actor, would wish every other independent movie would turn out like and would be so worth my time filming in between big money motion picture deals. Such a real performance by David Schwimmer along with an authentic plot that could only be written by someone who has been there and done that. This indie picture is worth it and was a solid effort by everyone involved. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Matt Mulhern

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David Schwimmer

Duane Hopwood

Janeane Garofalo

Linda

Judah Friedlander

Anthony

Susan Lynch

Gina

Dick Cavett

Fred

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Synopsis Duane Hopwood (David Schwimmer) spends his nights working as a pit boss in Atlantic City, and his days drinking too much and lamenting his lost marriage to Linda (Janeane Garofalo). Just when life is looking its bleakest, police pull him over for drunk driving -- while one of his daughters is sleeping in the back seat. With his visitation rights on the line, Duane starts to focus on the things that are really important, and realize that the time to get his life back on track is running out.
Director
Matt Mulhern
Producer
David T. Friendly, Melissa Marr, Marc Turtletaub, Lemore Syvan
Screenwriter
Matt Mulhern
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Elevation Filmworks
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.5K
Runtime
1h 31m
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