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What They Had

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.9K
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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
    4.9K
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    • Director
      • Elizabeth Chomko
    • Writer
      • Elizabeth Chomko
    • Stars
      • Hilary Swank
      • Michael Shannon
      • Robert Forster
    • 56User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

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    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
    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
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      Written by Archie Thompson
      Performed by Psychedelic Soul Crew
      Courtesy of Music of the Sea Inc.

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    A brutally realistic film

    This film tells the story of a family struggling to cope with the impact of dementia.

    The poster makes me think it's a romantic comedy, but it is almost the polar opposite of that. It is quite a sad story because it tells a heart wrenching story. The portrayal of dementia is brutally realistic. It is sad to watch, and it will touch many viewers for sure.
    • Gordon-11
    • Oct 6, 2019
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    • Release date
      • November 29, 2018 (Israel)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • 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

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $260,136
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,683
      • Oct 21, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $533,579
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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