Small Town Wisconsin

Released Jun 3, 2022

1 hr. 49 min.

Comedy

Drama

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After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What's supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.

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Craig M

This was a very well done film about an alcoholic divorced man who loves his son and saw not only his son, but everything in his life slipping away. Filled with great symbolism throughout, very good acting and it was fun for us to watch because it was about our home state and hometown, Milwaukee. But it could have been about anywhere and still been well worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/17/22

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judith w

Kristen Johnston is amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/22

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Colleen H

The accent used is not what I think a Wisconsinite sounds like. The accent is MN, ya der hey!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/15/22

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Alexander L

Very touching and beautiful cinematography.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/22

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carol K

It was a fairly good movie sort of slow moving

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/14/22

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Jonathan L

It's not breaking any genra barriers, nor is it a new story by any means, but it doesn't have to be. The simple, grounded nature of the film allows the amazing cast to shine. Sure it's not flashy, but it's well shot, acted, scored, and put together. One of the best father-son movies I've seen, kind of like if The Persuit of Happiness and The Straight Story had a baby. 95/100

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Niels Mueller

Director

David Sullivan

Wayne

Bill Heck

Chuck

Kristen Johnston

Alicia

Tanya Fischer

Deidra

Cooper J. Friedman

Tyler

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Tim Grierson

Screen International

This low-key drama has lovely interludes and some nicely understated performances, although director Niels Mueller doesn’t glean too many new insights from Jason Naczek’s familiar story...

Jul 22, 2022

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Mueller’s direction is patient and sensitive, the cast is accomplished and committed, and the picture’s comedic aspects sometimes earn a chuckle.

Jun 9, 2022

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Peter Gray

This is Film

Small Town Wisconsin could hit some home truths for viewers, and though being faced with the truth isn’t always pleasant, it feels necessary in growing towards a happier fruition.

Jul 22, 2022

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Sumner Forbes

Film Threat

Small Town Wisconsin is a success in almost every regard, and if you can see over the legions of cheeseheads in the rows ahead of you, it shouldn’t be missed.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jun 16, 2022

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

Just like Wayne, Small Town Wisconsin has flaws, but the poignancy of the story will stick with you for a long time.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 14, 2022

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Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

It’s a movie with its heart in the right place, and does both small town and big city Wisconsin proud.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 10, 2022

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Synopsis

After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What's supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.

Director: Niels Mueller
Executive Producer: Alexander Payne, Jinhua Yang
Screenwriter: Jason Naczek
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 10, 2022

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