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Sex, Death and Bowling

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With help from his uncle (Joshua Rush) and grandfather, an 11-year-old boy (Drea de Matteo) embarks on a quest to win a local bowling tournament.

Critics Reviews

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Dennis Harvey Variety 11/23/2015
Rather oddly titled for what's basically a sentimental family pic, "Sex, Death and Bowling" mixes numerous formulaic, overfamiliar elements that never quite gel. Go to Full Review Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 11/06/2015
It's overly busy and seems to mask that there's something lacking. Grenier anchors with a nuanced lead performance, but for such a starry cast, the cinematic quality doesn't match up to the talent on screen. Go to Full Review Jordan Hoffman Guardian 11/06/2015
1/5
Should be quietly euthanised. Go to Full Review John Fink The Film Stage 02/20/2016
C
Attempting a complex tone combining melodrama and quirk, it's moderately successful on a few fronts. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 11/09/2015
3/5
A richly emotional character-driven drama. Go to Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International 11/05/2015
Seems more like a Lifetime Network movie than something designed for theatrical release. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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09/21/2017 Great sweet movie. Healing almost in a way ! See more 04/21/2017 I enjoyed this movie very much, I have watched it more than once. I found it to be moving and a great message in a world of movies that seems to rely more on special effects than anything else. See more 04/20/2017 Fantastic movie touches on so many subjects. Tottaly recomend this to everyone to see actually i already have ...way to go Alley !!! See more 03/08/2017 So wonderfully written that the emotion flies off the screen See more 06/10/2016 A different blend of comedy/drama, brilliantly written and directed by Ally Walker. Sure there are some minor character flaws but the story/plot moves along nicely and emotionally invests the audience in the transition. Strong cast. Definitely a film worth watching. See more 06/09/2016 Great movie! Well directed, and good to see Drea and Selma back in action! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ally Walker

Director

Joshua Rush

Eli McAllister

Adrian Grenier

Sean McAllister

Melora Walters

Evie

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Dick McAllister

Drew Powell

Tim Hollister

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Movie Info

Synopsis With help from his uncle (Joshua Rush) and grandfather, an 11-year-old boy (Drea de Matteo) embarks on a quest to win a local bowling tournament.
Director
Ally Walker
Producer
Sig De Miguel, Larry Rattner, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, Ally Walker
Screenwriter
Ally Walker
Distributor
Monterey Media
Rating
R (Some Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 30, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.2K
Runtime
1h 32m