iMordecai

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iMordecai

Released Feb 10, 2023

1h 42m

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When Mordecai, a Holocaust survivor, portrayed by Academy Award Nominee Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans, Ordinary People) is given a new iPhone, an unexpected series of events upends his world. A heartwarming Miami-set comedy based on a true story. Co-starring Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy) and Academy Award Nominee Carol Kane (Taxi, Hester Street).

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

In the title role, Hirsch schmears it on a little thick and schticky, while Astin largely looks irritated. In an underwritten part, Carol Kane maximizes every half-smile and gesture, bringing warmth and sly humor.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 24, 2023

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Adam Mock

Film Inquiry

iMordecai is a definite recommendation for those yearning for an earnest movie-watching experience.

Apr 30, 2023

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

The best parts of “iMordecai” are Hirsch and Kane, both committing to their sometimes overwritten characters and embodying the movie’s message — that you’re never too old to live a full life — better than the script and direction do.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 23, 2023

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

The disjointed comedy/drama iMordecai is based on a true story, but this dull movie looks more like fragmented segments of a very phony sitcom. Even with the talents of Judd Hirsch and Carol Kane, iMordecai is undone by misguided filmmaking.

Mar 9, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

iMordecai is a loving tribute to family, friendship, always evolving and, of course, South Florida.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Mar 5, 2023

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Bill Newcott

The Saturday Evening Post

I’ll spare you the litany of the many truly awful films wrought under similar circumstances, but Samel — who says he studied filmmaking by watching online Master Classes — has birthed a lovingly crafted, sweetly nuanced tale of familial love.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 2, 2023

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Tiny P

Not funny as expected. Interesting story which made me stay to the end.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/06/23

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Jennifer

Its the must see movie of the decade!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/23

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Moviegoer

Took awhile to get into. Dont know any holocaust survivors who curse. Second half better than first.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/06/23

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carol p

I Mordecai was a very warm, relatable film. It was charming, with a lot of varying emotion throughout, Judd Hirsch was wonderful as Mordecai and as his brother "Martin."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Seth K

Heartwarming, funny in spots, always entertaining. Some stellar performances and fine direction. Mordecai is a real character - in every sense of the word - brought to life by Judd Hirsch and director-writer Samel. Carol Kane endearing, Sean Astin authentically loving and put upon. Thumbs up!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Suzanne F

This was a funny and heartwarming film that captivated our attention and made us belly laugh.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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When Mordecai, a Holocaust survivor, portrayed by Academy Award Nominee Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans, Ordinary People) is given a new iPhone, an unexpected series of events upends his world. A heartwarming Miami-set comedy based on a true story. Co-starring Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy) and Academy Award Nominee Carol Kane (Taxi, Hester Street).

Director: Marvin Samel
Producer: Dahlia Heyman, Marvin Samel
Screenwriter: Marvin Samel, Rudy Gaines, Dahlia Heyman
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Femor Productions, Chaos Emporium, Buffalo 8 Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2023
Runtime: 1h 42m

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