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Table for Five

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J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) is a divorced father of three. His children now live with their mother, Kathleen (Millie Perkins), and stepfather, Mitchell (Richard Crenna). But J.P. wants to be more involved in their lives, so he takes them on a Mediterranean cruise. The vacation is going well until J.P. learns that something happened to the kids' mother back home. He struggles with the decision of whether to tell them or let them enjoy their holiday in blissful ignorance for a while longer.

Critics Reviews

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Bob Thomas Associated Press 11/12/2018
Table for Five, like Kramer vs. Kramer and Ordinary People, explores familial relationships with warmth and compassion. Go to Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily 08/04/2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/11/2005
3/5
Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com 05/07/2005
2.5/5
A pair of seriously solid performances from both leading men, but Table for Five doesn't contain much sincerity beneath the surface. Go to Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 02/07/2005
2/5
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/19/2004
3/5
An engaging film about stepfamilies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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07/27/2022 The greatest 02 hours: and 02 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 04/17/2021 One of the very few films that brought tears to my eyes See more 08/02/2020 John Voit at his best. Such a great movie! See more 12/08/2018 One of the underrated best! See more 09/28/2008 A movie that is about a father trying to get close to his children again. A movie with some sad situations, but the movie seems real. Jon Voight is an excellent actor and his role was great. See more 04/21/2008 A pair of seriously solid performances from both leading men, but Table for Five doesn't contain much sincerity beneath the surface. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Lieberman

Director

Jon Voight

J. P. Tannen

Richard Crenna

Mitchell

Marie-Christine Barrault

Marie

Millie Perkins

Kathleen

Roxana Zal

Tilde

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Table for Five

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Movie Info

Synopsis J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) is a divorced father of three. His children now live with their mother, Kathleen (Millie Perkins), and stepfather, Mitchell (Richard Crenna). But J.P. wants to be more involved in their lives, so he takes them on a Mediterranean cruise. The vacation is going well until J.P. learns that something happened to the kids' mother back home. He struggles with the decision of whether to tell them or let them enjoy their holiday in blissful ignorance for a while longer.
Director
Robert Lieberman
Producer
Robert Schaffel
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 3, 2005
Runtime
2h 2m