The Thing About My Folks

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Peter FalkSam Kleinman

Paul ReiserBen Kleinman

Olympia DukakisMuriel Kleinman

Elizabeth PerkinsRachel Kleinman

Mackenzie Connolly

Mackenzie ConnollyLilly Kleinman

Ann DowdLinda

Mimi LieberBonnie

Lydia JordanMia Kleinman

Catherine Taormina

Catherine TaorminaYoung Muriel Kleinman

Jerry SeinfeldCast

Richard DuvaYoung Sam Kleinman

Alison FraserCutie's Mom