Give or Take

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Give or Take

Released Feb 11, 2022

1h 38m

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Martin's (Jamie Effros) a pragmatist who's checked the boxes of an acceptable life yet feels disconnected, especially from his father, Kenneth, a distant man Martin could never figure out. Their relationship got more complicated when Kenneth came out after his wife died. For the first time, he was able to live openly and honestly as a gay man. He found love with a younger man, his lawn guy, Ted (Norbert Leo Butz), and they'd been living together in Ken's house on Cape Cod ever since. When Kenneth dies, Martin goes home to sell the house while sharing it with Ted. Grieving, they circle each other, butt heads, and negotiate how to remember the different man they both loved, and the significance of what he left behind.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

It’s a real find that celebrates caring people coming together rather than being torn apart by their differences.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 10, 2022

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

There are enough relatable dynamics and situations here, as well as a few decent chuckles, to keep us invested in the film’s at times familiar if not always predictable journey.

Feb 10, 2022

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

The denouement is predictably optimistic, involving a canoe and a box of ashes, but there are just enough authentic moments of one-on-one connections and provincial preciousness in Give or Take to appreciate its unassuming generosity.

Oct 3, 2020

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David Reddish

Queerty

Give or Take offers some big laughs and touching moments thanks in large part to a thoughtful script by Efros and Riccio, and to a terrific supporting performance from Butz. Its a delightful character drama and showcase for the cast.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 13, 2022

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Director Paul Riccio keeps the tone sunny and light while allowing the depth of meaning to emerge organically.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 17, 2022

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A warm, wise and genuinely heartfelt emotional journey.

Rated: 8.5834825061/10

Feb 11, 2022

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Ed B

Good movie. It would be better if the script writer showed the life of the daddy and his lover before his death. The movie start in a slate. Both actors are good and the ones plays the lover of the deceased father is very funny but also good dramatic actor. What is missing is a start showing the deceased with his lover before his death. It would make the movie greater. Beautiful pictures of Cape Cod and it seems to me it was shot during the spring time. Gave me desire to visit Cape Cod.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Audience Member

Loved this move! Very funny, poignant, and original. Intelligently explores all the stages of grief with tenderness and kindness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Light hearted and funny…worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

This movie touches every part of your soul... you'll be laughing until your stomach hurts and feeling a lump in your throat as well. I loved following the journey of Martin and Ted as they navigate their grief. Give or Take delivers an incredible story that everyone will relate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Martin's (Jamie Effros) a pragmatist who's checked the boxes of an acceptable life yet feels disconnected, especially from his father, Kenneth, a distant man Martin could never figure out. Their relationship got more complicated when Kenneth came out after his wife died. For the first time, he was able to live openly and honestly as a gay man. He found love with a younger man, his lawn guy, Ted (Norbert Leo Butz), and they'd been living together in Ken's house on Cape Cod ever since. When Kenneth dies, Martin goes home to sell the house while sharing it with Ted. Grieving, they circle each other, butt heads, and negotiate how to remember the different man they both loved, and the significance of what he left behind.

Director: Paul Riccio
Producer: Jamie Effros, David Kuhn, Angela Malley, Kevin Matusow, Paul Riccio
Screenwriter: Paul Riccio, Jamie Effros
Distributor: Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co: Give or Take Film, Two Hands Entertainment, Fligsnap Films, Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC), None Trick Pony
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 38m

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