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Familiar Strangers

Play trailer Poster for Familiar Strangers PG-13 Released Nov 14, 2008 1h 27m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A young man's (Shawn Hatosy) Thanksgiving reunion with his dysfunctional family redefines relationships.

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Cary Darling Dallas Morning News Good intentions and huggable canines go only so far in the face of a predictable script and casting so random that everyone involved seems barely part of the same species, let alone the same family. Rated: C Mar 6, 2009 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Subdued yet entertaining... Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 17, 2011 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Though admirably modest and understated...it has a lot to be modest about. Rated: C- Mar 8, 2009 Full Review Jason Heck Kansas City Star Familiar is right. Rated: 2/4 Nov 26, 2008 Full Review Pete Vonder Haar Film Threat One assumes writer John Bell isn't plagued with a family full of neurotics like, say, Noah Baumbach, so while his movie manages to rise above cliche, it doesn't have very far to go beyond that. Rated: 3/5 Jul 1, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The strange story of a murder that has the younger family members conspiring against the older, makes for an interesting screenplay. This odd ball movie is well lighted enabling the camera a soft look at the family antics that are progressively mad. Highlighting that family's who do not talk to each other will inevitably hurt each other. Nibbles: Dog Biscuits. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a somewhat odd comedy, but it actually works very well for most parts, it is a strange family, some strange characters, a strange plot/story and all-in-all a strange or odd movie. There are many things in this that works out, it is a lot of small events that form the bigger picture and it is strangely intriguing, maybe because some of the small events will be something you will recognise from yourself or your family. It is all these small quirks and strange acts that makes this film work and make it realistic and believable. The pase is slow but homely, the characters could have been some from your family or home town and it is funny and entertaining in its own way. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member little bit strange movie Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Slightly odd but interesting story about a disfunctional family. Enjoyable watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting indie film about the struggles of a family. Hatosy is good as the son who had moved away and Qualls is good as the other son. Their issues with their dad (parents) play out well on screen. Nikki Reed has a small role as a grocery clerk if I recall correctly. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member little bit strange movie Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young man's (Shawn Hatosy) Thanksgiving reunion with his dysfunctional family redefines relationships.
Director
Zackary Adler
Producer
Tim Estep, Bruce Heller, Scott LeGrand, Marc Lieberman
Screenwriter
John Bell
Distributor
Cavalier Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$30.3K
Runtime
1h 27m
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