The read
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
It's Christmas time in the twin cities. Billy's working a lot of overtime, running barges on the Mississippi. He calls his friend Eddie, whom he hasn't seen in six months, and asks a favor: to drive with him to see his pregnant girlfriend, Patti, because Billy hasn't told her he's married and already has two children. The road trip of guy talk becomes a night of truths exchanged between men and women.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do.
10 audience votes
Key crew
- David Burton MorrisDirector
- Doug MaynardOriginal Music Composer
- Chris MulkeyScreenplay
- David Burton MorrisScreenplay
- John JenkinsScreenplay
- Karen LandryScreenplay
Cast
- Chris MulkeyBilly Regis
- John JenkinsEddie Hassit
- Karen LandryPatti Rocks
- Ralph EstlieOld Drunk
- Joy LangerSteambeast's daughter
- Mae MayhewOld Lady
- David TurkBarge Worker
- Stephen YoakamBartender
- Sally TronnesDrunken Couple in Bar
- Ken TronnesDrunken Couple in Bar
- Joe MinjaresChicano Mechanic
- Brian LambertGas Station Attendant