You Can Thank Me Later
Synopsis
Shirley Cooperberg heads a Montreal Jewish family. During her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital — failed writer Eli, neurotic Susan, and successful theatrical producer Edward. An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities.
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Ellen Burstyn
Shirley Cooperberg
Amanda Plummer
Susan Cooperberg
Mary McDonnell
Diane
Ted Levine
Eli Cooperberg
Mark Blum
Edward Cooperberg
Geneviève Bujold
Joelle
Jacob Tierney
Simon Cooperberg
Roc LaFortune
TV Repairman
Macha Grenon
Linda
Geneviève Brouillette
Nurse
Dorothée Berryman
Marie Josée
Brigid Tierney
Chelsea
Daniel Skorzewski
Bill
Gilles Pelletier
Priest
Yardly Kavanagh
Maternity Nurse
France Arbour
Bus Driver's Wife
Matt Holland
Orderly
Jacob Lessard
Jacob
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shimon Dotan
- Screenplay & Story
- Oren Safdie
- Original Score
- Walter Christian Rothe
- Original Title
- You Can Thank Me Later
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Cinequest Films, Danehip Entertainment, Flashpoint
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shimon Dotan
Oren Safdie
Walter Christian Rothe
Amnon Salomon
Netaya Anbar
Netaya Anbar, Shimon Dotan
Department Leadership Roster
Shimon Dotan
Director
Oren Safdie
Screenplay
Netaya Anbar
Producer
Shimon Dotan
Producer
Walter Christian Rothe
Original Music Composer
Amnon Salomon
Director of Photography
Netaya Anbar
Editor
Michael Devine
Production Design
Renée April
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for You Can Thank Me Later.
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What is You Can Thank Me Later about?
Shirley Cooperberg heads a Montreal Jewish family. During her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital — failed writer Eli, neurotic Susan, and successful theatrical producer Edward. An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities.
Who directed You Can Thank Me Later?
You Can Thank Me Later was directed by Shimon Dotan.
Who stars in You Can Thank Me Later?
The principal cast of You Can Thank Me Later includes Ellen Burstyn, Amanda Plummer, Mary McDonnell, Ted Levine, Mark Blum.
When was You Can Thank Me Later released and how long is it?
You Can Thank Me Later was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for You Can Thank Me Later?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You Can Thank Me Later was composed by Walter Christian Rothe.