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Saturday, April 12, 2025

"All Happy Families"

 2023 * Not Rated * 1h 30m This is a simple, slice-of-life family drama that I found quite entertaining. It's well written and well acted, and the storyline is totally believable. 

Graham Landry (Josh Radnor) has been tasked with fixing up the family's rental property in Chicago. He's a frustrated writer/actor who's a bit down on his luck. His highly successful brother Will (Rob Huebel), who's in a popular tv show, decides to come home and stay at the house for a week or two. Then his folks Sue (Becky Ann Baker) and Roy (Ron Ashton) show up to lend a helping hand. 

I thought the director Haroula Rose did a terrific job presenting a family drama that certainly had its share of humor, angst, and great chemistry between the leads. It also gave you a feeling of what living in the Windy City is like. I think it's unfortunate that this film isn't better known. 

4 out of 5 stars

Currently streaming for free on Hoopla (with your library card) and to rent on Apple TV. 




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