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Around the Bend

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4.6K
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Around the Bend (2004)
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Drama

A bitter, recently divorced man is goaded by his grandfather and son into going on a family road trip to reconcile with his estranged father.A bitter, recently divorced man is goaded by his grandfather and son into going on a family road trip to reconcile with his estranged father.A bitter, recently divorced man is goaded by his grandfather and son into going on a family road trip to reconcile with his estranged father.

  • Director
    • Jordan Roberts
  • Writer
    • Jordan Roberts
  • Stars
    • Michael Caine
    • Christopher Walken
    • Josh Lucas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    4.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jordan Roberts
    • Writer
      • Jordan Roberts
    • Stars
      • Michael Caine
      • Christopher Walken
      • Josh Lucas
    • 50User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast19

    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Henry Lair
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Turner Lair
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Jason Lair
    Jonah Bobo
    Jonah Bobo
    • Zach Lair
    Glenne Headly
    Glenne Headly
    • Katrina
    David Eigenberg
    David Eigenberg
    • John
    Robert Douglas Washington
    Robert Douglas Washington
    • College Student
    • (as Robert Douglas)
    Carlos A. Cabarcas
    • KFC Counterman
    • (as Carlos Cabarcas)
    Gerry Bamman
    Gerry Bamman
    • Albert
    Jean Effron
    Jean Effron
    • Albert's Mother
    Lily Knight
    • Tiffany's Saleswoman
    Rick Negron
    Rick Negron
    • KFC Manager
    David Marciano
    David Marciano
    • Detective
    Norbert Weisser
    Norbert Weisser
    • Walter
    Laurie O'Brien
    Laurie O'Brien
    • Ruth
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Sarah
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Cowboy
    Eva Blaylock
    • Waitress
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jordan Roberts
    • Writer
      • Jordan Roberts
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sir Michael Caine, who plays Christopher Walken's father, is only ten years older than him.
    • Goofs
      The way the ashes lie on the spoon between shots, near the end of the movie.
    • Quotes
      • Henry Lair: Hey. Hey, there's something different about my nanny.
      • Jason Lair: She's a nurse.
      • Henry Lair: Well, whatever she is, she gave me a woody, goddamnit!
      • Jason Lair: Well, I-I-I guess that's natural.
      • Henry Lair: Well, of course, it's natural! I didn't say an aligator came out of my ass!
    • Connections
      Featured in It's a Good Day: The Making of 'Around the Bend' (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Dean's Always Right
      Written by Larry Klein, Dean Parks, Bryan Pezzone, Joey Waronker, Frank Marocco (as The Legendary Frank Morocco),
      David Baerwald
      Performed by The New Velvet Pillow Orchestra

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 14, 2005 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 燈火闌珊處
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $193,637
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,879
      • Oct 10, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $579,350
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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