

You Can Thank Me Later
1998, English. Directed by Shimon Dotan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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You Can Thank Me Later is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shimon DotanDirector
- Ellen BurstynShirley Cooperberg
- Amanda PlummerSusan Cooperberg
- Mary McDonnellDiane
- Ted LevineEli Cooperberg
- Mark BlumEdward Cooperberg
- Geneviève BujoldJoelle
- Jacob TierneySimon Cooperberg
- Roc LaFortuneTV Repairman
- Macha GrenonLinda
- Geneviève BrouilletteNurse
- Dorothée BerrymanMarie Josée
- Brigid TierneyChelsea
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1998
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Oren Safdie
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You Can Thank Me Later is adapted from a play or musical.
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How long is You Can Thank Me Later?
You Can Thank Me Later runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is You Can Thank Me Later on?
You Can Thank Me Later is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Can Thank Me Later?
If you liked You Can Thank Me Later, try It Runs in the Family, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Wildflower.
Who directed You Can Thank Me Later?
You Can Thank Me Later (1998) was directed by Shimon Dotan and stars Ellen Burstyn, Amanda Plummer, Mary McDonnell.
What is You Can Thank Me Later based on?
You Can Thank Me Later is adapted from a play or musical.