An ex-con returns to his rural Ontario roots and outwits a corrupt and wealthy thoroughbred owner trying to take over a slew of local farms. Ray Dokes, a charming ex-ballplayer, returns from jail to discover the rural landscape of his childhood transformed by urban development. Determined to stay out of trouble, Ray heads to the farm of his old friend Pete Culpepper, a crusty Texas cowboy who trains losing racehorses and whose debts are growing faster than his corn.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Leonard Farlinger
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Luke Kirby
Ray Dokes
Keith Carradine
Pete Culpepper
Noam Jenkins
Sonny Stanton
Lisa Ray
Etta Parr
Rachael Leigh Cook
Chrissie
David Alpay
Paulie Stanton
Ernie Hudson
Jackson Jones
Joel S. Keller
Dean Calder
Graham Greene
Jim Burns
Gary Farmer
Billy Caan
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