Daddy and Them
Seen it?2001 | 101 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved My Cousin Vinny or To Kill a Mockingbird, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Ruby and her husband Claude are a working-class couple who live in suburban Arkansas. As crazy as they are for each other, their relationship is far from harmonious. (The lack of money doesn't help matters, either.) In fact, their whole family is fraught with unresolved conflicts. Then Claude's uncle is arrested on a felony charge, and everyone rallies round. Ruby's mother Jewel and flirtatious sister Rose (Claude's ex-girlfriend) even fly in from Tennessee; but, far from being a source of support, Jewel seems only to want to break up Ruby and Claude.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7K worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Billy Bob Thornton
- Billy Bob ThorntonClaude Montgomery
- Laura DernRuby Montgomery
- Brenda BlethynJulia Montgomery
- Andy GriffithO.T. Montgomery
- Diane LaddJewel
- Kelly PrestonRose
- Jim VarneyHazel Montgomery
- John PrineAlvin Montgomery
- Walton GogginsTommy Christian
- Tuesday KnightBilly Montgomery