With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Michael Cuesta
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
Paul Dano
Howie Blitzer
Bruce Altman
Marty Blitzer
Brian Cox
Big John Harrigan
Billy Kay
Gary
James Costa
Kevin Cole
Tony Michael Donnelly
Brian
Walter Masterson
Scott
Adam LeFevre
Elliot
Chance Kelly
Prison Guard
Marcia DeBonis
Guidance Counselor
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