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      In the Bedroom

      R Released Nov 23, 2001 2 hr. 18 min. Drama List
      93% 141 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson) is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), a music teacher. He is involved in a love affair with a local single mother (Marisa Tomei). As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 21 Buy Now

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      Expertly crafted and performed, In the Bedroom is a quietly wrenching portrayal of grief.

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      David F This serious drama about a devastating tragedy that afflicts a Maine family is a brilliantly acted, intense, and somewhat soapy film about ordinary people in small town America. Fantastic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/23/24 Full Review Leaburn O Starts well, ends excellently but the middle hour of this story drags terribly. It is redeemed by an excellent final set. Not one I'll remember but a solid enough tale. Watched on DVD. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Gareth v A fantastic debut for Fields, who is ably supported by his cast, in this drama dealing with grief and loss. One of 2001's best movies. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review KB B Whoa this was such a gem that I enjoyed for a second time. I don't remember hearing anything about this or theater previews but it is so compelling with excellent acting and storyline. 4.5 stars Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Irene M a good cast, starts "in media res". My only "continuity" issue is why did he have no friends his own age? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review william d I have no idea why they called this film "In The Bedroom," but I did like it, although it moves a little slow. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Marisa Tomei and Nick Stahl in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Director Todd Field on the set of IN THE BEDROOM. Nick Stahl and Sissy Spacek in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Marisa Tomei, Sissy Spacek and Christopher Adams in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Sissy Spacek in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Tom Wilkinson in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson in Todd Field's IN THE BEDROOM. View more photos

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      Telegraph Staff Daily Telegraph (UK) This is a debut of amazing heft from Todd Field, gripping from gentle opening to dark conclusion, and acted with the kind of raw feeling that has you fighting to hold back tears. Nov 8, 2023 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Rated: 4/5 Mar 10, 2003 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The directing debut of actor Todd Field (he played the pianist in Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut) favors the performances and they are among the best in modern American cinema. Mar 4, 2023 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site The work lacks spontaneity and freshness. The spectator feels that he is being pulled by not-so invisible strings toward some inevitable denouement from the opening shots. Feb 16, 2021 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Much of the film's unsettling nature is comprised of sheer silence which is often the most dangerous element... Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson) is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), a music teacher. He is involved in a love affair with a local single mother (Marisa Tomei). As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
      Director
      Todd Field
      Executive Producer
      Ted Hope, John Penotti
      Screenwriter
      Robert Festinger, Todd Field, Andre Dubus
      Distributor
      Miramax Films
      Production Co
      Good Machine, Standard Film Company Inc., GreeneStreet Films Inc.
      Rating
      R (Some Violence|Language)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 23, 2001, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 8, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $35.9M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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