The Thing About My Folks
Raymond De Felitta
The Thing About My Folks is a comedy and drama movie released in 2005, directed by Raymond De Felitta, starring Peter Falk, Paul Reiser and Olympia Dukakis. It runs 1h 36min and is rated PG-13 in Brazil.
Official synopsis
Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.
Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.
Where to watch The Thing About My Folks
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Availability in Brazil · updated 01/10/2026
Cast of The Thing About My Folks
12 actors
Peter Falk
as Sam Kleinman
Paul Reiser
as Ben Kleinman
Olympia Dukakis
as Muriel Kleinman
Elizabeth Perkins
as Rachel Kleinman
Mackenzie Connolly
as Lilly Kleinman
Ann Dowd
as Linda
Mimi Lieber
as Bonnie
Lydia Jordan
as Mia Kleinman
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- Director
- Raymond De Felitta
- Cinematography
- Dan Gillham
- Editing
- Sheila Amos, David Leonard
- Music
- Steven Argila
- Production
- Jeffrey Silver, Robert Newmyer, Paul Reiser
- Screenplay
- Paul Reiser
Where you've seen the cast of The Thing About My Folks
- Elizabeth Perkins as Rachel Kleinman is also in The Housemaid (2025)
Frequently asked questions about The Thing About My Folks
Where to watch The Thing About My Folks?
We haven't found where to watch The Thing About My Folks in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.
Is The Thing About My Folks on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, The Thing About My Folks was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is The Thing About My Folks?
The Thing About My Folks runs 1h 36min (96 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Thing About My Folks?
In Brazil, it is rated PG-13.
What year did The Thing About My Folks come out?
The Thing About My Folks came out in 2005.
The Thing About My Folks details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Nuance Productions, Outlaw Productions, Picturehouse Entertainment
Themes
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