The Thing About My Folks
2005, English. Directed by Raymond De Felitta.
Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Raymond De FelittaDirector
- Peter FalkSam Kleinman
- Paul ReiserBen Kleinman
- Olympia DukakisMuriel Kleinman
- Elizabeth PerkinsRachel Kleinman
- Mackenzie ConnollyLilly Kleinman
- Ann DowdLinda
- Mimi LieberBonnie
- Lydia JordanMia Kleinman
- Catherine TaorminaYoung Muriel Kleinman
- Jerry SeinfeldCast
- Richard DuvaYoung Sam Kleinman
- Alison FraserCutie's Mom
Details
- Released
- 2 June 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Reiser
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How long is The Thing About My Folks?
The Thing About My Folks runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Thing About My Folks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thing About My Folks is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thing About My Folks on?
The Thing About My Folks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 June 2005. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thing About My Folks?
If you liked The Thing About My Folks, try Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Six Pack, The Longshots.
Who directed The Thing About My Folks?
The Thing About My Folks (2005) was directed by Raymond De Felitta and stars Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis.