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Duane Hopwood

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Duane Hopwood

R

Released Nov 11, 2005

1h 31m

Comedy

Drama

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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.

Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Scott Tobias

AV Club

[The film is] suffused with hangdog dreariness, equivalent to a unsoled shoe treading rainwater.

Dec 6, 2005

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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

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 2/5

Sep 16, 2006

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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

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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

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This movie is so worth the $2.99!!!! Way beyond the reviews for sure...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Koskettava ja todentuntuinen draama, tykkäsin! (Suom. Duane Hopwood - Vastamäessä)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

almost no action but lots of feelings..

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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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

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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

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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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