The read
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Friends and family of Cory, a young man who has died of an overdose, gather at a Baltimore-area karaoke bar for his wake and compare stories about him. Gradually, as it becomes clear that there are many holes in their recollections about Cory, they fill in the blanks by talking about things that reveal aspects of their own lives. Among those mourning him and searching for meaning are his cousin Jenny, his sister Zoe and his brother James.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic78/100
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do.
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Matthew PorterfieldDirector
- Jordan MintzerWriter
- Matthew PorterfieldWriter
Cast
- Sky FerreiraJenny
- Cody RayCody
- Dustin RayCast
- James Siebor Jr.Cast
- Zoe VanceZoe
- Ryan Scott ThomasPolice
- Shawn C. PhillipsFuneral Party
- Richard GallionSkate Park
Stills
Themes
overdosewake