In the Bedroom (2001)

Synopsis of In the Bedroom

Character actor and noted photographer Todd Field made his directorial debut with this emotionally powerful drama, which earned enthusiastic reviews at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl) is a handsome and amiable young man who has recently graduated from high school and is spending the summer working as a lobster fisherman before heading off to college in the fall. Frank is also involved with Natalie (Marisa Tomei), an attractive woman ten years his senior who is separated from her husband Richard (William Mapother), though their divorce has not yet been finalized. Frank's parents, Matt (Tom Wilkinson) and Ruth (Sissy Spacek) wonder if it's wise for their son to be pursuing a romance that he won't be able to continue in a few months; Matt trusts Frank and leaves him to make his own decisions, while Ruth quietly but firmly registers her objections. One day, Richard snaps, and breaks into Natalie's home; when he discovers Frank is there, he viciously kills him. The wheels of justice turn in an unexpected direction, and Richard is released on bail, free to go his own way as he awaits his trial. Matt and Ruth are both deeply traumatized by the event; while Matt tries to deal with his hurt by retreating into his work and avoiding his feelings, Ruth instead becomes increasingly withdrawn, losing interest in her job as a music teacher and spending her nights chain smoking in front of the television. In the Bedroom was adapted from the short story Killings by Andre Dubus. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

130 mins

Director(s):

Todd Field

Writer(s):

Rob Festinger, Todd Field

Producer(s):

Graham Leader, Ross Katz, Tim Williams

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Language, Not For Children, Violence, Adult Situations)

• 2001 - American Film Institute - Best Actress
• 2001 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 2001 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Most Promising Director
• 2001 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
• 2001 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
• 2001 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
• 2001 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
• 2001 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor - Runner-up
• 2001 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Picture
• 2001 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 2001 - National Board of Review - Best Screenplay
• 2001 - National Board of Review - Best Director
• 2001 - National Board of Review - Best Screenplay
• 2001 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
• 2001 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best First Film
• 2001 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actress
• 2000 - Sundance Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
• 2000 - Sundance Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
• 2001 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best First Feature [Runner-up]

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