Maudlin and mannered, this contrived indie squanders another fine late-career performance from Frank Langella, dousing its treatment of the subject in affectations until it's snuffed out any trace of genuine life.
Overview
A man is tasked with driving his embittered 80-year-old father-in-law cross country to be legally euthanized in Oregon, while along the way helping him rediscover a reason for living.
Director and cast
- Frank Langella as Raymond Engersol
- Billy Crudup as Brian Gleason
- Christina Applegate as Kate Gleason
- Nicola Peltz Beckham as Annie Gleason
- Mary Kay Place as Estelle Engersol
- Josh Lucas as Danny Engersol
- Alex Shaffer as Nick Gleason
- Rebecca Blumhagen as Ava
- Carla Quevedo as Gilda
- Will Janowitz as Ralph
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