What They Had
“A family united by the past. Divided by the present.”
Synopsis
A woman must fly back to her hometown when her Alzheimer's-stricken mother wanders into a blizzard. The return home forces her to confront her past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-23
Top Cast
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Hilary Swank
Bridget
Michael Shannon
Nick
Robert Forster
Burt
Blythe Danner
Ruth
Taissa Farmiga
Emma
Josh Lucas
Eddie
Sarah Sutherland
Mary
Marilyn Dodds Frank
Marion
Aimee Garcia
Dr. Zoe
William Smillie
Gerry
Isabeau Dornevil
R.A.
Jennifer Robideau
Rachel
Jay Montepare
David
Ann Whitney
Neighbor Lady
Iah Bearden-Vrai
Funeral Friend (uncredited)
Clarence E. Davis
Mourner (uncredited)
Eric Ian
Taylor (uncredited)
Ryan W. Garcia
Young Burt (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth Chomko
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Chomko
- Original Score
- Danny Mulhern
- Original Title
- What They Had
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- June Pictures, United Pictures, Bona Fide Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Chomko
Elizabeth Chomko
Danny Mulhern
Roberto Schaefer
Tom McArdle
Michael Shannon, Sefton Fincham, Dean Buchanan, Shafin Diamond, Keith Kjarval
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Dawson
Costume Design
Sefton Fincham
Producer
Christopher Stull
Production Design
Danny Mulhern
Original Music Composer
Keith Kjarval
Producer
Tom McArdle
Editor
Albert Berger
Producer
Alex Saks
Producer
Ron Yerxa
Producer
Bill Holderman
Producer
Tyler Jackson
Producer
Roberto Schaefer
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Chomko
Director
Elizabeth Chomko
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What They Had
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What is What They Had about?
A woman must fly back to her hometown when her Alzheimer's-stricken mother wanders into a blizzard. The return home forces her to confront her past.
Who directed What They Had?
What They Had was directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Who stars in What They Had?
The principal cast of What They Had includes Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Robert Forster, Blythe Danner, Taissa Farmiga.
When was What They Had released and how long is it?
What They Had was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for What They Had?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What They Had was composed by Danny Mulhern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What They Had?
What They Had holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).