The Sum of Us (1994)
Low level coarse language, sexual references
| Directors: | Kevin Dowling, Geoff Burton |
| Actors: | Deborah Kennedy, Jack Thompson, John Polson, Russell Crowe |
Harry Mitchell (Jack Thompson) is a ferry-driving, beer drinking, straight down the line widower. His son, Jeff (Russell Crowe) is an athletic 20-something plumber who happens to be gay; a fact that his broad-minded dad has accepted with ease. For a father and son who live together, they get along like a house on fire, even if they do make an odd couple. While both are the best of friends each is lonely and searching for that special someone.
For Harry, a world without women is like a barbeque without beer, so he joins a computer dating service and soon meets Joyce, an attractive divorcee, who is flattered by his old world charm. Jeff is not so lucky. His new love interest, Greg, just can't adjust to Harry's extreme open-mindedness and bolts just as things get going. Harry then meets with his own disappointment when Joyce reacts badly after discovering the truth about Jeff.
As life deals out its share of ups and downs, Harry and Jeff are often at each other's throats. But in the face of acute diversity, their bond holds strong. Alone and together, they are one of a kind.
Based on the long running off-Broadway play and now an award winning film, The Sum of Us, is a witty and poignant social comedy about the triumph of unconditional love.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 138mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 |
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Member Reviews (16)
16 Member
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Donna
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I didn't even watch all the movie..
Glenys
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Loved this movie. Wry humour, dealing with the "issue" of homosexuality so well. "My son is 'cheery'." Interesting technique of having characters address the audience. Perhaps because it's based ona play.
Nostalgia for the setting kicked in too.
One small thing - the timing as per the label was not correct by about half an hour.
Sandra
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I love this movie. It brings back a lot of memories growing up in the city. Love Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson. A realistic view of a hard life
Adele P.
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Briliant Movie! Was better in it's day to see Russel before Roles like Gladiator but wonerful story of a Gay man and his Pure bred Aussie Dad and there life struggle.
A great comedy that pull's on the heart strings.
Nigel W.
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Though dealing with a serious issue this film manages to be entertaining. However, its theatrical origins are discernible and its talking to the camera annoying. Still everybody puts in good performances but it could have had a harder edge.
Darlene W.
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This is a great movie that is really enjoyable. The fashion is getting really dated though
Andrew R.
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Deborah H.
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Eli
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I thought both Jack and Russel did an excellent job in this movie. It was nice in that it was non-Hollywood and had a nice easy flow to it.
It isn't a smash him up movie nor is it action but it is heart warming.
Eli
Kerry B.
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Not a bad movie.....bit over
...but okay....worth the watch
goldsy47
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We started out not really knowing what to expect and were very "iffy" when it was "gay" stuff but we percevered and we just loved it, the story was fantastic and Jack Thompson played a magnificent role as did a young Russell Crowe, even brought tears to our eyes.
Trevor H.
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JDOld07
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A little to confronting for me in parts. Don't think I'll ever look at Russell Crowe the same again. Get past the first half and it is an all right movie. I would say it's worth seeing, but be prepared.
haste
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Great Aussie movie!
Cassie Crawford
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Alan Hossack
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