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Loggerheads

Play trailer Poster for Loggerheads PG-13 2005 1h 33m Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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73% Tomatometer 49 Reviews 65% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Three seemingly unrelated stories converge in a surprising way. Elizabeth Austin (Tess Harper), wife of Reverend Robert Austin (Chris Sarandon), pines for the son who fled their religious household. Grace Bellamy (Bonnie Hunt), now in her 40s, wonders about the son she gave up for adoption. And kindhearted AIDS sufferer Mark (Kip Pardue) falls in love with motel owner George (Michael Kelly) while trying to come to the rescue of some loggerhead turtles.

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Loggerheads is an understated, quietly moving character study, bolstered by great performances.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 06/28/2022
This has its sappy moments, but both women give wonderfully detailed performances, aided by Michael Learned as Hunt's mother and Chris Sarandon as the calm, cold minister. Go to Full Review Sean P. Means Film.com 02/03/2006
2.5/4
The dramatic tension is nil. But the performances, particularly by Hunt (in a non-comedic role, for a change), are worth a look. Go to Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle 01/15/2006
2.5/5
... if you can shake out some of the chafing bits of sand that weigh down Loggerheads, you'll find a heartfelt story about people coming to terms with irrevocable loss. Go to Full Review Steven Lindsey Texas Triangle/TXT 05/08/2023
3/4
If there's one thing writer Tim Kirkman does extraordinarily well, it's creating complex, layered characters. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 05/09/2020
Loggerheads proceeds at a turtle's pace. At times, you feel like you're sitting in the preacher's house, with its well-starched tablecloth and hymns for all occasions. Go to Full Review Chelsea Bain Boston Herald 10/21/2006
3/4
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08/11/2018 Emotionally captivating and beautifully told story that any person (gay or straight) should see with their parent(s), whether adopted or biological. The movie tells its story in 3 parts simultaneously, set a couple years apart each. The slow build is as beautiful as the scenery. Easily one of the best indies I've ever seen. See more 08/23/2013 A meandering tone that unfolds delicately with a cast to compliment it. 23/8/2013 See more anthony b 03/28/2012 A decent little Indy film, but nothing to rush out to rent. See more 12/24/2011 Deft interweaving of 3 connected stories, deeply moving See more 08/21/2011 This movie was compelling and real. See more 05/10/2011 Tim Kirkman, the director, whom I've worked with countless times on television productions, has such a wonderful little movie here. It's a very subtle. Believable performances. I liked it quite a bit! Well done, Tim haha See more Read all reviews
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Tim Kirkman

Director

Bonnie Hunt

Grace Bellamy

Kip Pardue

Mark Austin

Tess Harper

Elizabeth Austin

Chris Sarandon

Rev. Robert Austin

Michael Learned

Sheridan Bellamy

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Synopsis Three seemingly unrelated stories converge in a surprising way. Elizabeth Austin (Tess Harper), wife of Reverend Robert Austin (Chris Sarandon), pines for the son who fled their religious household. Grace Bellamy (Bonnie Hunt), now in her 40s, wonders about the son she gave up for adoption. And kindhearted AIDS sufferer Mark (Kip Pardue) falls in love with motel owner George (Michael Kelly) while trying to come to the rescue of some loggerhead turtles.
Director
Tim Kirkman
Producer
Gill Holland
Screenwriter
Tim Kirkman
Production Co
LasalleHolland
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Mature Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$115.2K
Runtime
1h 33m
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