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Daddy & Them (2001)

Daddy & Them (2001)
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Billy Bob Thornton wrote, directed, and starred in this serio-comic look at the trials (literally and figuratively) of an eccentric Arkansas family. Struggling musician Claude (Thornton) and his wife Ruby (Laura Dern) get the news that Claude's uncle Hazel (Jim Varney) has been accused of murder and is in jail awaiting trial. Claude and Ruby head for the Alabama town where they grew up, and, before long, there's a friendly (and sometimes not-so-friendly) war of words among the factions of the family, including Claude's mother Jewel (Diane Ladd), father O.T. (Andy Griffith), and sister Rose (Kelly Preston). Daddy and Them's supporting cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis and Ben Affleck as a pair of married attorneys, Brenda Blethyn as Hazel's wife Julia, and Jeff Bailey, and John Prine as Claude's brothers. While Daddy and Them was shot in 1999 -- and would have been his first directorial effort after his breakthough hit Sling Blade -- the film stayed in the editing room for several years, and wasn't released until after his third feature, All The Pretty Horses. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Jeff BaileyBilly Bob Thornton, (more)
Director(s):
Billy Bob Thornton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Daddy & Them

Billy Bob Thornton wrote, directed, and starred in this serio-comic look at the trials (literally and figuratively) of an eccentric Arkansas family. Struggling musician Claude (Thornton) and his wife Ruby (Laura Dern) get the news that Claude's uncle Hazel (Jim Varney) has been accused of murder and is in jail awaiting trial. Claude and Ruby head for the Alabama town where they grew up, and, before long, there's a friendly (and sometimes not-so-friendly) war of words among the factions of the family, including Claude's mother Jewel (Diane Ladd), father O.T. (Andy Griffith), and sister Rose (Kelly Preston). Daddy and Them's supporting cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis and Ben Affleck as a pair of married attorneys, Brenda Blethyn as Hazel's wife Julia, and Jeff Bailey, and John Prine as Claude's brothers. While Daddy and Them was shot in 1999 -- and would have been his first directorial effort after his breakthough hit Sling Blade -- the film stayed in the editing room for several years, and wasn't released until after his third feature, All The Pretty Horses. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
102 mins

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Director(s):
Billy Bob Thornton
Writer(s):
Billy Bob Thornton
Producer(s):
J. Geyer KosinskiRobert SalernoLarry Meistrich
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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James C.

I did like this movie. It was techically a dramedy... not solely a comedy or drama. It dealt with serious issues, sometimes using comedy for levity. If you need a laugh track or a sign that says "Laugh Now" to light up in your face to see the humor in the situations, this film is not for you. If you appreciate good acting, including generally unlikeable characters played true to form, step out of the mainstream and see this film.

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Derek M.

I'm a fan of Billy Bob's, but either I completely missed the point of this movie or there wasn't one. It seemed to stumble and lurch forward without ever getting around to telling the story. The laughs were few and far between, the acting was ok but overall it was not a good movie.

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DARREN G.

Billy Bob Thorton is a good actor, but this movie was his worst. This was in the comedy section, however the wife in I failed to see the humor.

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