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It is the fall of 1957. The Whitakers, the very picture of a suburban family, make their home in Hartford, Connecticut. Their daily existences are characterized by carefully observed family etiquette, social events, and an overall desire to keep up with the Joneses. Cathy Whitaker is the homemaker, wife and mother. Frank Whitaker is the breadwinner, husband and father.Together they have the perfect... See Full Description
| Running Time: |
1 hr. 47 min. |
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| Release Date: |
November 8th, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, brief violence and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Focus Features
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$15,854,988 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...(Todd) Haynes' beguiling mix of art and artifice doesn't pull its punches." more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"Because the film deliberately lacks irony, it has a genuine dramatic impact..." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"It's a near-perfect film..." more...
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A |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"Ms. Moore ultimately carries the movie, fairly shimmering with purity and storm-tossed emotion." more...
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A- |
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