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An Actor Prepares

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
778
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An Actor Prepares (2018)
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After suffering a heart attack, a world famous, hard-drinking actor is forced to drive cross country with his estranged son (who testified against him in his parents' divorce) on one last ma... Read allAfter suffering a heart attack, a world famous, hard-drinking actor is forced to drive cross country with his estranged son (who testified against him in his parents' divorce) on one last madcap adventure.After suffering a heart attack, a world famous, hard-drinking actor is forced to drive cross country with his estranged son (who testified against him in his parents' divorce) on one last madcap adventure.

  • Director
    • Steve Clark
  • Writers
    • Steve Clark
    • Thomas Moffett
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Irons
    • Matthew Modine
    • Mamie Gummer
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    778
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Clark
    • Writers
      • Steve Clark
      • Thomas Moffett
    • Stars
      • Jeremy Irons
      • Matthew Modine
      • Mamie Gummer
    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Atticus
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Charlie
    Mamie Gummer
    Mamie Gummer
    • Annabelle
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Wisdom
    Ben Schwartz
    Ben Schwartz
    • Jimmy
    Atkins Estimond
    Atkins Estimond
    • Big Drunk Man
    Frankie Faison
    Frankie Faison
    • Deacon Frank Dodge
    Jack Huston
    Jack Huston
    • Adam
    Poorna Jagannathan
    Poorna Jagannathan
    • Dr. Fisher
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    • Clementine
    Colby Minifie
    Colby Minifie
    • Danielle
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • Jack Dorner
    Catherine Dyer
    Catherine Dyer
    • Dorothea
    Judd Lormand
    Judd Lormand
    • Newscaster
    Owen Harn
    Owen Harn
    • Arnold
    Liz McGeever
    Liz McGeever
    • Liz
    Cory Scott Allen
    • Mark Keane
    Alexandra Ficken
    Alexandra Ficken
    • Amanda
    • Director
      • Steve Clark
    • Writers
      • Steve Clark
      • Thomas Moffett
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    9ronancraven

    Made me laugh

    I don't review much as i'm too lazy. I mostly rate surprises. This film surprised me because of its low score. Jeremy Irons and the cast did a great job. Had me laughing and enjoying the film from start to finish. This film deserves a much higher score. I'm an imdb member over 10 years with less than 10 reviews so this is a 100% genuine review. Watch this feel good comedy if you wants laughs and more...
    3Prismark10

    Only Irons is having a good time here

    In the #MeToo era of Hollywood's misogyny. An Actor Prepares would count as a prime exhibit.

    Jeremy Irons plays Atticus Smith a hard living and hard drinking Oscar winning actor who has a heart attack while receiving a lifetime achievement award.

    Unable to fly he has to drive cross country to attend his daughter's wedding. He is accompanied reluctantly by his estranged son Adam, an uptight feminist lecturer and documentary maker who seems to have a few problems of his own.

    Smith is preparing to play god for his next role. Despite his health scare he is not prepared to give up his boozy lecherous lifestyle as he hits the road. He also regards Adam as a snitch who told his mom that dad was cheating on her.

    Irons is having a ball playing the philandering Smith and he is certainly waves his balls about in front of his son as the viewer gets to see plenty of his rear.

    Unfortunately Irons is the only person having fun in this movie. It is an unfunny road comedy with tired cliched characters.
    2sinimannerstuff

    Good grief, what was Jeremy Irons thinking?

    What on earth was Jeremy Irons thinking!? Very lowest-common-denominator stuff here for those with scant understanding of humour. Grumpy gleefully obnoxious father and uptight son are forced on a road trip...you can see the formulaic story arc from the start. Sky Movies gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars - not a very discerning customer base I'm learning. A half hour down and an hour to go. Give it a miss folks.
    7drjgardner

    Predictable but it works

    This is a road show between father and son and you can pretty much guess what happens. That being said, it's the journey that works, and the acting is great throughout.
    1les-sherman

    The worst 15 minutes of my life. Very disappointing.

    Could not get past the set-up. The language was worse than "crude" and profane. I know Michael Caine said every day at work can't be Gone with the Wind, but this film should never have even been made. Not sure what movie the other reviewers were watching.

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      Atticus: You know, I had to kiss Ian McKellen on the lips every night for six months in Angels in America. And the strange thing is, I got to quite like it.

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Estrechando lazos
    • Production companies
      • Pandemic Film
      • Metrol Technology
      • Head Gear Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,743
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $933
      • Sep 2, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,891
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
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