Passed Away

PG-13

Released Apr 24, 1992

1 hr. 36 min.

Comedy

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10%

10 Reviews

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45%

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When Jack Scanlan (Jack Warden) dies suddenly, his family wants to give him a fitting funeral. However, now that they're all in one place, each family member's problems come to the surface. The oldest son, Johnny (Bob Hoskins), tries his best to head the family, but he finds the task overwhelming. Dimwitted brother Frank (William Petersen) wants to help, but can hardly handle his daughter's pregnancy. Sisters Terry (Pamela Reed) and Nora also arrive to add to the commotion.

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Loved it. Bob was awesome, the movie was funny, lighthearted and full of dark humor. Unfortunate that so many just didn't get it. Great flick! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Funny black comedy about a man's experiences at his father's funeral. Hilarious performances by the entire cast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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An extremely watchable comedy. Perhaps underrated. Lively performances from the entire cast make the story engrossing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Completely un-funny.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Fun ensemble movie. It's "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" for Irish Americans.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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A really charming little film. Not the best writing in the world, but it's definately hard to say no to.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Charlie Peters

Director

Bob Hoskins

Johnny Scanlan

Jack Warden

Jack Scanlan

William Petersen

Frank Scanlan

Helen Lloyd Breed

Aunt Maureen

Maureen Stapleton

Mary Scanlan

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C-

Sep 7, 2011

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Passed Away is one of those movies that introduces a family filled with troubled people, brings them all together at a funeral and solves their dilemmas, while also trying desperately to be funny and heartwarming

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Pamela Bruce

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

Even such a superlative cast cannot save this picture, which seems desined to pass away soon, to be interred and half-forgotten in the video racks of America.

Jun 5, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 23, 2005

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Mike McGranaghan

Aisle Seat

Rated: 2/5

Feb 13, 2003

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Synopsis

When Jack Scanlan (Jack Warden) dies suddenly, his family wants to give him a fitting funeral. However, now that they're all in one place, each family member's problems come to the surface. The oldest son, Johnny (Bob Hoskins), tries his best to head the family, but he finds the task overwhelming. Dimwitted brother Frank (William Petersen) wants to help, but can hardly handle his daughter's pregnancy. Sisters Terry (Pamela Reed) and Nora also arrive to add to the commotion.

Director: Charlie Peters
Screenwriter: Charlie Peters
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.8M
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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