Same Kind of Different as Me

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Same Kind of Different as Me

PG-13

2017

1h 59m

Drama

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Successful businessman Ron Hall and his wife, Deborah, discover a renewed sense of purpose when they begin to volunteer at a local mission in Fort Worth, Texas. Their lives change forever when they develop an unlikely friendship with Denver Moore, a homeless man who inspires them to save their struggling marriage.

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Rex Reed

Observer

It's so sincere and admirable that it seems churlish to voice objections, but the fact remains that it isn't very good.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 23, 2017

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Amy Nicholson

Variety

"Same Kind of Different as Me" is a strange, sincere and sometimes clumsy plea for old-fashioned Christian empathy.

Rated: C

Oct 21, 2017

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Bill Zwecker

Chicago Sun-Times

A film with a lovely, life-affirming, uplifting message - unfortunately delivered in such a heavy-handed, gooey-sweet manner that audiences will exit the theater in a near-diabetic coma.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 21, 2017

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Erin Free

FILMINK (Australia)

...glows with positivity, warmth, and inclusiveness...

Rated: 17.5/20

May 28, 2020

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Carl Kozlowski

Pasadena Weekly

Same Kind of Different As Me is different than most of the movies at the box office right now, and worth seeing if you're looking for something to make you feel good about humanity in this utterly insane era.

Rated: B

Dec 28, 2017

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Diana Saenger

ReviewExpress.com

Very apparent how much a little kindness and stepping out of our own shoes might make a big difference to someone's life.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 26, 2017

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Marisha C

This is a great movie you have to watch every second other wise you miss important moments actors were brilliant and played there parts to a Tee .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Igor S

Very emotional movie. It had some moments where the delivery could have been better, and it never really went too deep into some subjects, but it was a good watch and left me feeling good about mankind. We all know we need some of that these days.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/08/24

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matthew r

Based on a true story this emotional albeit somewhat sappy movie touched on what many, including yours truly, find a important issue in society today, the homelessness problem. Movie never really got that deep yet it did delve into how society looks at homelessness which still is a contentious issue. Greg Kinnear plays his stereotype character and does well in his swim lane. Renee Zellweger attempts to step out of her goofy roles to play a somewhat serious character and holds her own but doesn't stand out. Djimon Hounsou does better than average as Denver, his voice and cadence seems spot on. One could argue that there is a feeling of racism and typical black stereotype that maybe the movie could have done without, however not knowing the real Denver, it could have just been an accurate representation of the real person. I was worried it would get too preachy as most Pure Flix movies tend to be but this one touched on God and religion but skipped through it like a rock on a pond. Worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I thought it was one of the best movies I have seen ina long time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

This is a beautiful, uplifting, encouraging movie. It has made me want to reach out to others with more love and time and a listening ear. I don't understand why some reviewers are so cynical. There IS beauty in this world, and there IS kindness in this world. There ARE people of all races who reach out their hands to others of other colors and become friends. Watch this movie with an open heart and mind, and it will touch you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Simply, a lovely film. Well acted, well scripted. Touching. Sad. Wonderful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Michael Carney

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Greg Kinnear

Ron Hall

Renée Zellweger

Deborah Hall

Djimon Hounsou

Denver

Jon Voight

Earl Hall

Olivia Holt

Regan Hall

Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Christmas Dinner

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - A History of Oppression

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Calling His Mistress

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Prophetic Dreams

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Deborah's Last Dance

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Black Klansman

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Welcome Home

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - The Man From My Dream

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Denver Confesses

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Same Kind of Different as Me: Official Clip - Compassion for the Homeless

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Synopsis

Successful businessman Ron Hall and his wife, Deborah, discover a renewed sense of purpose when they begin to volunteer at a local mission in Fort Worth, Texas. Their lives change forever when they develop an unlikely friendship with Denver Moore, a homeless man who inspires them to save their struggling marriage.

Director: Michael Carney
Producer: Mary Parent, Darren Moorman, Stephen D. Johnston, Ron Hall, Cale Boyter
Screenwriter: Michael Carney, Alexander Foard, Ron Hall
Distributor: Paramount Pictures, Pure Flix Entertainment
Production Co: Disruption Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.4M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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