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The Lears

  • 2017
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
125
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Sean Astin, Bruce Dern, Anthony Michael Hall, and Aly Michalka in The Lears (2017)
ComedyDrama

An iconic world-class architect and father (Bruce Dern) tests the love of his dysfunctional family at a retreat while contemplating his own death and legacy.An iconic world-class architect and father (Bruce Dern) tests the love of his dysfunctional family at a retreat while contemplating his own death and legacy.An iconic world-class architect and father (Bruce Dern) tests the love of his dysfunctional family at a retreat while contemplating his own death and legacy.

  • Director
    • Carl Bessai
  • Writer
    • Carl Bessai
  • Stars
    • Bruce Dern
    • Anthony Michael Hall
    • Sean Astin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    125
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Carl Bessai
    • Writer
      • Carl Bessai
    • Stars
      • Bruce Dern
      • Anthony Michael Hall
      • Sean Astin
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Davenport Lear
    Anthony Michael Hall
    Anthony Michael Hall
    • Glenn Lear
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Tom Cornwall
    Aly Michalka
    Aly Michalka
    • Regan Lear
    Victoria Smurfit
    Victoria Smurfit
    • Diana
    Nic Bishop
    Nic Bishop
    • Kent Lear
    James Ivor
    James Ivor
    • Rory Lear
    • (as James Hoare)
    Amy Argyle
    Amy Argyle
    • Natalie
    Yvonne Delarosa
    Yvonne Delarosa
    • Maria
    Stephen Ellis
    Stephen Ellis
    • Tyler
    Annie McCain Engman
    Annie McCain Engman
    • Catherine
    Christine Harte
    Christine Harte
    • Sally
    Malcolm Madera
    • Jonathan
    Ivy Matheson
    Ivy Matheson
    • Delia
    Irwin Olian
    • Phil
    Helen Pruitt-Kennett
    • Jules
    Justin Pruitt-Kennett
    • Frankie
    Rhian Rees
    Rhian Rees
    • Wilhelmina
    • Director
      • Carl Bessai
    • Writer
      • Carl Bessai
    • All cast & crew
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    10ops-52535

    the best slow paced film seen for a long time

    Actually and perpetually, its a film that i think will suit us that has passed the roariong 40's and are well into the 50's and 60's years of age.

    its a family drama, quite a hilarious one, but without the laughing fun, just the true spark of giglish humour that sinks in well after watching this drama. so if your in for practical jokes ,then just forget it.

    do take the role as the fly on the wall, like i feel i did, and watch the story of turmoil and wash-up of an architects family, his children, all of his wifes, which have given him a C to C scalespangled sons and daughters who are halfsiblings en masse'.watch the hate and discontent between them and towards their father, their jealousy that has been there for ages, just to assemble in their fathers house to make or break a fortune, by pretending to be the sole heir of the lear fortune.

    i cant tell more than this, just adding that there are many more twists up the sleve and that you will either way feel recognition towards the subject. as it is the final check of the familys check account, the greed of hope and wealth mfor rich and for poor, are the same wherever your are on this stoned organic planet of ours.

    acting.....GOOD.....to see anthony michael hall again was a joy, i would never have rekcogned him if i hadnt chekced the cast, and he has become the spittin' image of me actually, aw may gowd, you might say, so when i say that bruce dern has become the spittin' image of my for many years deceased dad, youll say STOP!!!!! but it is so , in fact its true, and the destiny of this film is that its made the way that everybody can reflect yourself in the characters of the movie. watch the movie and think for yourself....''thats like my brother''-''sister'',-''father'',-''stepmum'',-''inlaws''. so dont say im the fool cause ive announced the reflections of mine....

    as a film product the filmatography are very strong, editing are top shelf,choice of music perfect but the sound work glitches inbetween f.i dialouges in the car. the panoramic views og the malibu mountainside and the seashores of L.A.-area are tremendous.

    its a slowpaced but lovely drama, that kept the grumpy old man stay in till the end, very recommendable.
    1kq999

    Very Long, Very Slow, Very Boring

    Very long, very slow, very boring. Not much of a point to the whole movie. Nothing deep nor moving.

    Not much else to say.

    I really like Bruce Dern. Even he could not save this one. Although some of his acting parts have been small they have been outstanding but it seems as time goes on he has been in one stinker after another. What's happening Mr. Dern?
    8trinityber

    Kinda boring but the message of the movie is Beautiful

    I just watch it because of Victoria Smurfit, ist so boring because it didnt even have too much theme scoring, and this doesnt even give me vibes, i love Victoria from ouat which she role as Cruella so i starting watching some of her filmography, again just for Victoria Smurfit nothing much important.
    7casey-31207

    Dysfunctional

    Dysfunctional is an understatement for how this family behaves. Even still I couldn't stop watching. Very interesting story.
    9kkthumme

    Quality acting makes it relatable

    Almost everyone does a believable job acting out the dysfunction and the web of blended family drama. A bit of a slow burn at first, but the second half throws some surprises at you that make it worthwhile and enjoyable.

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      One of Davenport Lear's daughters is named Regan, same name as the daughter of King Lear, of the Shakespeare play by same name.

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • NeoClassics Films
      • NeoClassics Films
      • Raven West Films Ltd.
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      1 hour 39 minutes
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