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What They Had

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
5.2K
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Blythe Danner, Robert Forster, Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, and Taissa Farmiga in What They Had (2018)
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Drama

Bridget returns home at her brother's urging to deal with her ailing mother and her father's reluctance to let go of their life together.Bridget returns home at her brother's urging to deal with her ailing mother and her father's reluctance to let go of their life together.Bridget returns home at her brother's urging to deal with her ailing mother and her father's reluctance to let go of their life together.

  • Director
    • Elizabeth Chomko
  • Writer
    • Elizabeth Chomko
  • Stars
    • Hilary Swank
    • Michael Shannon
    • Robert Forster
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Elizabeth Chomko
    • Writer
      • Elizabeth Chomko
    • Stars
      • Hilary Swank
      • Michael Shannon
      • Robert Forster
    • 55User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Top Cast27

    Hilary Swank
    Hilary Swank
    • Bridget
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Nick
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Bert
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Ruth
    Taissa Farmiga
    Taissa Farmiga
    • Emma
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Eddie
    Sarah Sutherland
    Sarah Sutherland
    • Mary
    Marilyn Dodds Frank
    • Marion
    Aimee Garcia
    Aimee Garcia
    • Dr. Zoe
    William Smillie
    William Smillie
    • Gerry
    Isabeau Dornevil
    • R.A.
    Jennifer Robideau
    Jennifer Robideau
    • Rachel
    Jay Montepare
    • David
    Ann Whitney
    • Neighbor Lady
    Iah Bearden-Vrai
    • Funeral Friend
    • (uncredited)
    Clarence E. Davis
    • Mourner
    • (uncredited)
    Ryan W. Garcia
    Ryan W. Garcia
    • Young Bert
    • (uncredited)
    Eric Ian
    Eric Ian
    • Taylor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Elizabeth Chomko
    • Writer
      • Elizabeth Chomko
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    • Trivia
      Writer and director, Elizabeth Chomko, based the events of the film on her grandparents, Cliff Becker and Patricia Becker. Patricia had a career in geriatric nursing administration and, in her later life, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. A black-and-white photograph of the couple is featured at the end of the film's credits, along with the dedication: "For Pat & Cliff".
    • Quotes
      • Ruth: This was the perfect time. Any later, I'd have forgotten him. Any earlier, I'd have missed him too much. Right now is perfect. I'll hardly ever know the difference.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 12 September 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Find Me Somebody
      Written by Archie Thompson
      Performed by Psychedelic Soul Crew
      Courtesy of Music of the Sea Inc.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 29, 2018 (Israel)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lo que fuimos
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Unified Pictures
      • Bona Fide Productions
      • Look to the Sky Films
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $260,136
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,683
      • Oct 21, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $533,579
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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