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Seen it?2018 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Hannah and Her Sisters, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Fleming
- Paul RuddPaul
- Steve CooganErasmus
- Jack GoreBill
- Alison PillMelissa
- Jake McDormanBeau
- Jesse LukenDirector
- Lora Martinez-CunninghamMs. Garcia
- Sarah MinnichCrack Head Lady
- Stafford DouglasCaterer
- Jacob BrowneJudge Pierce