Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Charles Matthau
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
Piper Laurie
Dolly Talbo
Sissy Spacek
Verena Talbo
Walter Matthau
Judge Charlie Cool
Edward Furlong
Collin Fenwick
Nell Carter
Catherine Creek
Jack Lemmon
Dr. Morris Ritz
Mary Steenburgen
Sister Ida
Sean Patrick Flanery
Riley Henderson
Joe Don Baker
Sheriff Junius Candle
Charles Durning
Reverend Buster
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