The Thing About My Folks (2005)

Name: The Thing About My Folks
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2005
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis, Elizabeth Perkins, Mackenzie Connolly

1h 36m United States of America

Family Comedy Drama

Plot

When Ben's father, Sam, unexpectedly arrives with a note revealing that his wife of 46 years has left him, Ben is thrown into turmoil. While Ben's wife and three sisters embark on a mission to find her, he decides to take Sam on a trip to view a farmhouse for sale. What starts as a simple outing evolves into a heartfelt road trip, during which father and son confront their shared history and the reasons behind Sam's wife's departure. Amid fishing, drinking, and stargazing, their journey uncovers a mix of anger, love, and hope, culminating in a poignant resolution.

Cast

Peter Falk Paul Reiser Olympia Dukakis Elizabeth Perkins Mackenzie Connolly Ann Dowd Mimi Lieber Lydia Jordan Catherine Taormina Jerry Seinfeld Richard Duva Alison Fraser Michael Duvert Timothy Hsu Marshall Efron