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A Balasaur Score of 50 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, Metacritic 39/100. Audiences rate it 19 points higher than critics do. Most of the 4,655 2020s comedy movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 30m. Streaming on Prime.
Synopsis
Encouraged by his girlfriend Ellie, Sebastian and his Italian immigrant father, Salvo, spend the 4th of July weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic39/100
Audiences rate it 19 points higher than critics do.
438 audience votes
Key crew
- Laura TerrusoDirector
- Sebastian ManiscalcoWriter
- Austen EarlWriter
- Stephanie EconomouOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sebastian ManiscalcoSebastian Maniscalco
- Robert De NiroSalvo Maniscalco
- Leslie BibbEllie Collins
- Anders HolmWilliam 'Lucky' Collins XIII
- David RascheWilliam 'Bill' Collins XII
- Brett DierDoug Collins
- Kim CattrallSen. Tigger MacArthur (Collins)
- Arielle PrepetitMichelle
- Adan James CarrilloYoung Sebastian
- Colby ShinnBrett
- Derek M. Puma80s car guy
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Themes
chicago, illinoisculture clashclass differencesin-lawsmilitary veteranboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsemi autobiographicalu.s. senatorcountry clubwoman directoreccentric familyhairstylist