Loggerheads

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Loggerheads

PG-13

Released Jan 21, 2005

1h 33m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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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

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.

Jun 28, 2022

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Sean P. Means

Film.com

The dramatic tension is nil. But the performances, particularly by Hunt (in a non-comedic role, for a change), are worth a look.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 3, 2006

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

... 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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 15, 2006

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Steven Lindsey

Texas Triangle/TXT

If there's one thing writer Tim Kirkman does extraordinarily well, it's creating complex, layered characters.

Rated: 3/4

May 8, 2023

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

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.

May 9, 2020

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Chelsea Bain

Boston Herald

Rated: 3/4

Oct 21, 2006

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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A meandering tone that unfolds delicately with a cast to compliment it. 23/8/2013

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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anthony b

A decent little Indy film, but nothing to rush out to rent.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Deft interweaving of 3 connected stories, deeply moving

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

This movie was compelling and real.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Grace Bellamy

Kip Pardue

Mark Austin

Tess Harper

Elizabeth Austin

Chris Sarandon

Rev. Robert Austin

Michael Learned

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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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