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Passed Away

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Passed Away

PG-13

Released Apr 24, 1992

1h 36m

Comedy

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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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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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None O

It is fun…for me the family dynamic was real😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Antonella F

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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Audience Member

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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Audience Member

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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Audience Member

Completely un-funny.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

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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Charlie Peters

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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
Producer: Larry Brezner, Timothy Marx
Screenwriter: Charlie Peters
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Hollywood Pictures, Morra/Brezner/Steinberg Productions, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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