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      Henry & Verlin

      1994 1 hr. 30 min. Drama List
      Reviews Minnie (Nancy Beatty) is at a loss over how to help her young son, Verlin (Keegan MacIntosh), who has closed himself to the world and will not speak. Her husband, Ferris (Robert Joy), is no help in breaking Verlin out of his shell -- but Verlin's child-like uncle Henry (Gary Farmer) manages to get through. However, after the two unlikely friends form a bond, Minnie starts to see Henry as dangerous, and Henry is sent away to an institution, causing Verlin to regress more than ever before. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member A solid storyline with interesting portrayals of the characters. Good acting on all points...Canadian's can act! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Small and lovely little film to be enjoyed by the entire family. Films such as this are the reason to join Netflix. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie with an amazing, touching story plot. A personal favorite. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Sensitive handling of touchy issues and good acting elevate this Canadian melodrama above the routine and sentimental. Rated: C+ Jun 26, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Minnie (Nancy Beatty) is at a loss over how to help her young son, Verlin (Keegan MacIntosh), who has closed himself to the world and will not speak. Her husband, Ferris (Robert Joy), is no help in breaking Verlin out of his shell -- but Verlin's child-like uncle Henry (Gary Farmer) manages to get through. However, after the two unlikely friends form a bond, Minnie starts to see Henry as dangerous, and Henry is sent away to an institution, causing Verlin to regress more than ever before.
      Director
      Gary Ledbetter
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jun 3, 2003