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This screen version of Del Shores' play follows a dysfunctional Southern family as they squabble among themselves over the family fortune. As the title would suggest, Daddy (Bert Remsen), the patriarc... read more read more...h of a large family in the deep South, is reaching the end of life's journey as his health and energy slip away and he watches midget wrestling on a television that isn't even turned on. Daddy's children have all returned to the family home, ostensibly to show their support in their father's final hours, but mainly because they're eager to know how Daddy's estate will be divided. Sara Lee (Tess Harper) has arrived with her new fiancé, Clarence (Keith Carradine). Evalita (Beverly D'Angelo), the high-spirited "black sheep" of the family, also has her new beau in tow, a pot-addled musician and health-food salesman named Harmony (Judge Reinhold). Orville (Beau Bridges) has brought along his wife, the patient and long-suffering Marlene (Patrika Darbo). And Lurlene (Amy Wright) is a born-again Christian who isn't shy about expressing her views on sin and salvation. As the siblings and their companions bicker, Daddy announces that he can't remember where he put his will, leading to a frantic search. The film was directed by Jack Fisk, who made his name in film as an art director and production designer (he's also the husband of actress Sissy Spacek). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Jack Fisk

Release Date: May 4, 1990

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DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004

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Flixster Reviews (50)

  • jjnxn
    February 17, 2011
    jjnxn
    A lot of good actors are stranded in this clumsy mess.
  • dreamfaeries
    March 5, 2007
    dreamfaeries
    So freakin' hilarious...
  • threefolddado
    July 9, 2008
    threefolddado
    Neither hot nor cold, but a lukewarm time waster.
  • JaredsBaby
    August 17, 2008
    JaredsBaby
    When I first saw the title of the movie, I was like naaaay but after seeing the previews and decided to watch it.......so funny you have a family fighting over there fathers will and they are so funny doing it......
  • crcreese
    August 17, 2007
    crcreese
    It has been so long since I have seen this movie. If ya know where I can find it let me know I have looked for it everywhere.
  • captainmorgan4
    July 13, 2007
    captainmorgan4
    Not nearly as funny as I thought it would be. With a cast like Beau Bridges, Beverly DeAngelo, Judge Reinhold and Tess Harpet you'd think it'd be hilarious, but no way. In the end you don't care who's got the will, who's in it or who gets what.
  • Eeyore2471
    May 20, 2007
    Eeyore2471
    This really shows what would happen if all our families got a movie! This is GOOD! LAUGH, and CRY with this one, it touches your heart!

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March 26, 2009
Variety

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Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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Philip Martin
May 15, 2006
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Emanuel Levy
August 2, 2005
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August 16, 2007
Time Out

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