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Rudderless

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
20K
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Rudderless (2014)
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Dark ComedyTragedyComedyDramaMusic

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently-deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hop... Read allA grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently-deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently-deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.

  • Director
    • William H. Macy
  • Writers
    • Casey Twenter
    • Jeff Robison
    • William H. Macy
  • Stars
    • Billy Crudup
    • Anton Yelchin
    • Felicity Huffman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William H. Macy
    • Writers
      • Casey Twenter
      • Jeff Robison
      • William H. Macy
    • Stars
      • Billy Crudup
      • Anton Yelchin
      • Felicity Huffman
    • 87User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Rudderless: Excuse Me
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    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Sam
    Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin
    • Quentin
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Emily
    Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez
    • Kate
    Miles Heizer
    Miles Heizer
    • Josh
    Aly Lovelace
    Aly Lovelace
    • Mary Beth
    • (as Alexandra Lovelace)
    Casey Twenter
    Casey Twenter
    • Casey
    David Flannery
    • Jacob Taylor aka Dorm Dude
    • (as David Adam Flannery)
    Eric Starkey
    Eric Starkey
    • Brent
    Kenneisha Thompson
    Kenneisha Thompson
    • Keri
    Ali Meyer
    • Female Newscaster #2
    Lance West
    • Male Newscaster #2
    Kevin Ogle
    Kevin Ogle
    • Male Newscaster
    Linda Cavanaugh
    • Female Newscaster
    Jennifer Savidge
    Jennifer Savidge
    • Brent's Wife
    Jamie Chung
    Jamie Chung
    • Lisa Martin
    Phil Deberry
    • Favorite Uncle
    Alex Wehrley
    • Reporter
    • Director
      • William H. Macy
    • Writers
      • Casey Twenter
      • Jeff Robison
      • William H. Macy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews87

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    9fantomspawn

    Great Film.

    Music was great and a terrific performances. I did not see the twists that this movie offers coming which is very refreshing.

    Watching it a second time reveals more aspects of the performances that at first pass you may miss.

    They do a great job on a very tough subject which I as a parent hope never to experience.

    Watch this film and you will be moved. Great job on the trailer as well - not to give it away.

    Nicely done.

    Jared
    10is24

    Surprising ...

    ... and breathtaking. I had a pleasure of watching this movie tonight, including a director, William H. Macy's Q and A.

    Writers and director did some great choices. Casting was perfect. Billy Crudup's performance is simply fantastic. Excellent music and lyrics. By far, the most emotional and moving film I saw this year.

    Daring and dangerous, casualties all across the board and so well done in all aspects. Yet another proof that independent movies like this one bring out more feelings and passion than any blockbuster.

    Everyone should see it!

    Thought-provoking gem!
    10moxfamilyrox

    Amazing

    Was fortunate to see this at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The story line was very original and fresh. Emotional as hell! Really shows a story from a different perspective with a bit of a twist. NO SPOILER I PROMISE! Anton Yelchin was amazing. HE SANG!I was not familiar with him (I know, I know)and I thought he must be a professional singer who was acting. Billy Crudup was also a huge talent that I was also unfamiliar with. His voice was amazing but his acting was off the charts. You could really feel his emotion and understand his thoughts. The rest of the cast was also stellar. I am chomping at the bit for the soundtrack to come out. I will be the first in line. Thank you William H. Macy for an amazing piece of work!
    10Martrob2

    Movie stuck with me in the best way!

    Okay, so I rented this movie Friday night. The longer I watched it the more mad I was at myself for not buying it (which I did the next day). The movie,the acting,the music were wonderful. I am a big Billy Cruddup fan and his acting was a joy to watch. Lawrence Fishburn played the perfect role as well. Anton Yelchin did a great job with his character. I could go on about the whole cast. Bonus for getting to see and hear Ben Kweller. I immediately bought the soundtrack and played it two times through that night. This is my kind of movie. I've never seen a story told like this. William H. Macy should be proud of this film. I want to watch it again right now.
    7Sausage1

    A musical feast set against a thought provoking backdrop !!

    The music is the masterpiece of this film, set against a deep storyline & with some great performances, it is a very good watch indeed. It's not often a film can leave you confused, on how you should be feeling and reacting to what you are watching, but Rudderless does just that without really trying. You will smile, you will tap your feet, you will probably scratch your head, & you will definitely spend time reflecting on what you have watched, when the credits roll !!

    A very good effort.

    7/10

    Sausage.

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut of William H. Macy.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning, there are many banners for the university as well as a gate clearly showing the university is UCO, the University of Central Oklahoma. Moments later during the news scenes, the university is called Central Plains State University.
    • Quotes

      Quentin: I've heard the doughnuts in here are better than sex.

      Sam: You're doing it wrong, then.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: William H. Macy/Kenny Smith/The Districts (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Hold On
      Written by Simon Steadman and Charlton Pettus

      Performed by Ben Limpic and Selena Gomez

      Produced by SolidState

      Courtesy of Nakatomi Plaza Publishing/Margerine Music (ASCAP)

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2015 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sống Lại
    • Filming locations
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • Unified Pictures
      • Tee Rob Pictures
      • Amberdale Productions
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,293
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,440
      • Oct 19, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $546,149
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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