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Out and About

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Out and About

2022

1h 23m

Comedy

Drama

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"Out and About" is an unconventional tale about a middle-aged man trying to come to terms with his life over the course of an afternoon walk through his hometown. Distinctive in both style and substance and told virtually in real time, the story weaves together the protagonist's inner monologue with conversations he has with the people he encounters along the way. Raw, brutally honest, poignant and funny, "Out and About" explores the contrast between our inner and outer selves, the conflict between old dreams and new realities, and one man's search for meaning as he wrestles with aging, success and failure in America, and his ultimate place in the world.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Pleasing but plotless vanity project.

Rated: B-

May 24, 2023

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Gerald Peary

Arts Fuse

I commend Callahan for having the guts to enthrall an audience with a virtually plotless movie.

May 12, 2023

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

The writer-director-actor-star is not a household name for most of us, but his assured hold on the helm and his character’s interesting reflections on life make me want to see more – both in front of and behind the screen.

Rated: A-

May 11, 2023

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Spending 83 minutes in this dude's head is an insufferable experience, and the people around him aren't much more tolerable.

Rated: D

May 10, 2023

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Laura Clifford

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Now here is a little movie that deserves a big audience. This winner of three regional U.S. film festivals takes the simple premise of a walk in real time and turns it into a rumination on life…a must see gem.

Rated: A-

May 7, 2023

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Chris M

Written/directed and starring Peter Callahan, it's an entertaining/insightful existential look at a middle aged man and his thoughts and interactions with others while on a walk through his hometown (Hastings on the Hudson NY, Callahan's actual hometown). This 88 min walk allows Callahan's character-Jeff to begin to come to terms with his life both by wresting with his own thoughts and by those he interacts with. The film investigates with humor and angst aging, ideals of success and failure in America. All of this is very relatable (especially if you are over 40) and each interaction fascinating and interesting Callahan also wrote and directed the wonderful 2009 indie film Against the Current with Joseph Fiennes and Mary Tyler Moore (also filmed beautifully on the Hudson in NY). This is his first time acting in one of his films and he is a natural on camera. Sincere with a charming/funny vulnerability. This is one of the best and most creative indie films I've seen in a while.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Rick L

We watch hundreds of movies every year and for 2023 this is among our favorites. The writing and acting are superb and the lead character's stroll through his neighborhood is really a revisitation of his life. The interplay between what he says to those he encounters while on his walk and what we hear him thinking about those same characters provides some marvelous insights into human nature.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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sean o

It was very easy to identify with him and the other characters. Very honest and accurate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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Tim C

Great Location and cinematography. Funny and honest throughout. Made me reflect on my life and times growing up and now into adulthood.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/23

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"Out and About" is an unconventional tale about a middle-aged man trying to come to terms with his life over the course of an afternoon walk through his hometown. Distinctive in both style and substance and told virtually in real time, the story weaves together the protagonist's inner monologue with conversations he has with the people he encounters along the way. Raw, brutally honest, poignant and funny, "Out and About" explores the contrast between our inner and outer selves, the conflict between old dreams and new realities, and one man's search for meaning as he wrestles with aging, success and failure in America, and his ultimate place in the world.

Director: Peter Callahan
Producer: Ivon Visalli, Konstantin Von Krusenstiern
Screenwriter: Peter Callahan
Distributor: Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co: Changing Film Productions, Sugar Pond Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2023
Runtime: 1h 23m

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