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You Can Count on Me

Family first. Love always.

2000 · 1h 51m · R Drama
Directed by Kenneth Lonergan

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Overview

A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.

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95%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The key to Lonergan's success? He has faith in the intelligence of his audience. It's that simple -- and encouraging.

Susan Stark, Detroit News
Fresh

I never thought I would say this, but I am starting to think that Laura Linney may, in fact, be a very good actress.

Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh

This funny and involving film presents its well-drawn characters to us pretty much the way we would encounter them in life.

Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
Fresh

A fountain of narrative surprise. You never know where this thing is going. And it's such a pleasure to tag along with these characters.

Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Fresh

A subtle and often surprising study of the relationship between damaged adult siblings, full of mordant humor and dramatic invention.

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

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