The Thing About My Folks
“Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Peter Falk
Sam Kleinman
Paul Reiser
Ben Kleinman
Olympia Dukakis
Muriel Kleinman
Elizabeth Perkins
Rachel Kleinman
Mackenzie Connolly
Lilly Kleinman
Ann Dowd
Linda
Mimi Lieber
Bonnie
Lydia Jordan
Mia Kleinman
Catherine Taormina
Young Muriel Kleinman
Jerry Seinfeld
Richard Duva
Young Sam Kleinman
Alison Fraser
Cutie's Mom
Michael Duvert
Ramone Asquincella
Timothy Hsu
Drugstore Cashier
Marshall Efron
Tow Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond De Felitta
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Reiser
- Original Score
- Steven Argila
- Original Title
- The Thing About My Folks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Nuance Productions, Outlaw Productions, Picturehouse Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond De Felitta
Paul Reiser
Steven Argila
Dan Gillham
Sheila Amos, David Leonard
Paul Reiser, Jeffrey Silver, Robert Newmyer
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond De Felitta
Director
Kathryn Nixon
Costume Design
Sheila Amos
Editor
David Leonard
Editor
Timothy Whidbee
Production Design
Steven Argila
Original Music Composer
Dan Gillham
Director of Photography
Paul Reiser
Writer
Paul Reiser
Producer
Jeffrey Silver
Producer
Robert Newmyer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing About My Folks
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What is The Thing About My Folks about?
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.
Who directed The Thing About My Folks?
The Thing About My Folks was directed by Raymond De Felitta.
Who stars in The Thing About My Folks?
The principal cast of The Thing About My Folks includes Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis, Elizabeth Perkins, Mackenzie Connolly.
When was The Thing About My Folks released and how long is it?
The Thing About My Folks was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thing About My Folks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thing About My Folks was composed by Steven Argila.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thing About My Folks?
The Thing About My Folks holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).