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The Thing About My Folks

Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.

6.3

2005•1h 36m

Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.

Production

Production

Cast

Photo of Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Sam Kleinman

Photo of Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser

Ben Kleinman

Photo of Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Muriel Kleinman

Photo of Elizabeth Perkins

Elizabeth Perkins

Rachel Kleinman

Photo of Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Linda

Photo of Mimi Lieber

Mimi Lieber

Bonnie

Photo of Lydia Jordan

Lydia Jordan

Mia Kleinman

Photo of Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld

Photo of Richard Duva

Richard Duva

Young Sam Kleinman

Photo of Alison Fraser

Alison Fraser

Cutie's Mom

Photo of Michael Duvert

Michael Duvert

Ramone Asquincella

Photo of Marshall Efron

Marshall Efron

Tow Truck Driver

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