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Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale, Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell, Lucien Maisel ... see more see more... , Damian Young , James Frain , Melissa Leo , Katherine Moennig , Brendan Sexton III , James Murtaugh , Austin Lysy , Chandler Frantz , Lily Mo Sheen , Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick , Mackenzie Milone , Kene Holliday , E.J. Carroll , Lou Carbonneau , Mandell Butler , Caroline Clay , Katy Grenfell , Lynn Cohen , Jayne Houdyshell , William J. Slinsky Sr. , Kelly McAndrew , Jason Harris , Julian Rebolledo , Ben Liff , Harvey Liff , Lynn Blades , Kevin Collins , Patricia Phillips , Kevin Mitchell Martin , Ben Schwartz , Debargo Sanyal , Scott Cohen , Jackie Cronin , Erika Boseski , Allie Woods Jr. , Sonja Stuart , Mimi Lieber , Ethan Munsch , Harrison Munsch , Kira Visser , Mattie Hawkinson , Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones

A widower who realized his only connection to his family was through his wife sets off on an impromptu road trip to reunite with each of his grown children.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Kirk Jones

Release Date: December 4, 2009

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  • DouglasWCollins
    December 29, 2011
    DouglasWCollins
    Sorry, everybody is not fine in this movie. Mega-Crap.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    November 15, 2011
    FiLmCrAzY
    Well what a fantastic cast, the brilliance of Barrymore and Rockwell, the fantastic and gorgeous Beckinsale and the Awesomeness of De Niro :)
    Its a wonderful cast, with a wonderfully sweet and touching storyline, and with this great cast and storyline i was shock that this movie... read more didnt have more publicity which is disappointing.
    A fantastic cast, wonderfully acted and just a lovely and sweet movie to watch.
    Really worth a watch!
  • MrMarakai
    October 14, 2011
    MrMarakai
    It has now seemingly reached the time where one of our greatest screen actors is no longer able to command certain roles. Occasionally though, an older, more mature role will surface which can still give a reminder of their talents. This is that role serving Robert DeNiro.
    Rece... read morently widowed, retired wire factory worker Frank Goode (DeNiro) realises all the contact he had with his four children was organised by his wife. When they all opt out of his planned family reunion, Frank takes it on himself to embark on a road trip to see his kids. As he does, he discovers they have been keeping secrets from him.
    First off, this is a remake of the 1990 Italian film with Marcello Mastroianni, and as far as these types of films go, it's nothing new. It's actually quite lightweight material and given the subject you'd be forgiven for expecting a bit more of a punch behind it. It doesn't wholeheartedly deliver the power it should. What it does do however, is achieve in giving DeNiro center stage. It's great to see him being the main attraction again and a real pleasure to spend time with him when he's not playing second fiddle to anyone. There has always been something personal about watching DeNiro act. His ticks; his smile; his grimace and his lack of eye-contact. They are all here but what's most refreshing is seeing him play the role of a retired older man in his twilight years. Now accepting his age. Over the years DeNiro has delivered so many eclectic characters that most movie goers will have identified with at least one of them along the way. This is another fine performance and ultimately, he's the highlight of the film. The supporting actors are good but are given very little to work with and the likes of Sam Rockwell would have chewed up a meatier role. Sadly he's not provided with it. There are some lovely moments peppered throughout, as well as some pathos, but it doesn't quite rise above anything more than a 'likeable' status.
    A poignant little family drama that has a nice feel for time and benefits from a strong performance by DeNiro as the heart and soul. It just doesn't offer anything original.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    Heartbreaking! You can't help but feel sorry for Frank and Robert De Niro plays him beautifully. It's the picture that got me crying.
  • DreamExtractor
    May 29, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    This movie has an all star cast, a interesting plot, and good acting. So whats with it, the movie is too dramatic, it didn't keep my attention, and it was not a very good movie.
  • hobster1
    May 28, 2011
    hobster1
    Minor family drama about father Frank Goode who sets out to visit each one of his adult children after they separately cancel their plans to have dinner at his house. There's some nuanced acting here, particularly from a uncharacteristically calm Robert De Niro, who is engaging.... read more Unfortunately the whole affair is just so thoroughly underwhelming. Slight doesn't even begin to describe the plot. It's surprising the story was able to attract such a high caliber cast. A mildly charming diversion, but certainly nothing to write home about. (I could barely summon up the energy to write this review) Remake of a 1990 Italian drama starring Marcello Mastroianni.
  • Deano78
    May 27, 2011
    Deano78
    Well I'm surprised at the critics poor reviews, once again...funny how they always seem to have a different opinion to the majority?! I thought this was a nice, low key, subtle, touching family drama. A simple tale based on an Italian film of the same name from 1990. A windowed f... read moreather makes an impromptu road trip to see his kids when they fail to show up for a family dinner. Discovering along the way the truth about their lives they have kept from him as they only use to open up to the mother. It has plenty of nice little touches along the way, it can be sad at times but in other ways becomes a nice reminder about the importance of staying in touch with family. Great performance from De Niro and a good cast line up. Well worth a watch!
  • hunterjt13
    April 12, 2011
    hunterjt13
    A lonely widower tours the country surprising each of his estranged children.
    Robert De Niro, one of American cinema's quintessential tough guys, is remarkably vulnerable in this role. His moments of loneliness ring incredibly true, and without him, the film would have no backbo... read morene, nothing to drive it forward. I think my favorite moment is his scene when he discovers his second daughter is lying to him. His reaction of lost last hope is so subtle yet so obvious to those of us who have been following him on his journey.
    The film lacks interesting supporting characters. The strangers he meets on the way are appropriately crazy yet flat and fitting to the film's theme. But the children are relatively boring. Aside from their deceptions, which only make them carbon copies of one another, they have no dimension and nothing to make them unique. Also, the film is quite maudlin in parts. There are many scenes that are obviously forcing tears from the audience, trying to push buttons. Good drama is much more subtle.
    Overall, this film proves De Niro's acting chops if you ever needed more evidence.
  • erika250
    February 10, 2011
    erika250
    plot was weak . The music was the best part of the film
  • nadirairdiana
    February 2, 2011
    nadirairdiana
    I actually love this movie. It is a simple one, but touching. A father wants their children to be with him on the holiday, but suddenly everybody is canceling the plan. We can feel the dissapointment of the father, but he's trying very hard to be patient and to be closer with his... read more family. The movie is really realistic and engaging. The casts play very nice, especially Robert De Niro and Drew Barrymore. So, everybody's fine.

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Critic Reviews

Eric D. Snider
December 10, 2009
Eric D. Snider, Film.com

Is it anything special? No, not really. But it's an agreeable and even touching little snapshot of family life. Full Review

A.O. Scott
December 7, 2009
A.O. Scott, At the Movies

I didn't feel like I was watching characters who were related to each other. Every scene they are in, I felt like I was watching movie stars meeting each other for the first time. Full Review

Richard Roeper
December 4, 2009
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

Promising start, but it unravels with an ill-advised confrontation scene and an ending that rings false. Full Review

Rick Groen
December 4, 2009
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

If nothing else (and there ain't much else), Everybody's Fine does prove one thing: Even an actor with the gifts of Robert De Niro can't make bland interesting. Full Review

Tom Long
December 4, 2009
Tom Long, Detroit News

There's no challenge to this material, no real emotional pull, it's one of those films that simply rolls by until its right-from-the-beginning predictable ending. Full Review

J. R. Jones
December 4, 2009
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

This is sentimental but dramatically solid. Full Review

Stephen Holden
December 4, 2009
Stephen Holden, New York Times

False to the core. Full Review

Mary F. Pols
December 4, 2009
Mary F. Pols, MSN Movies

No feel-bad-feel-good film should be this chilly. Full Review

Claudia Puig
December 4, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Though De Niro gives a strong performance as a loving, if not always perceptive, dad, the film takes a treacly turn, grows truly sad and never fully recovers. Full Review

Joe Neumaier
December 4, 2009
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

Everybody's Fine -- a more subtle film than its advertising indicates -- works because it has a feel for little things. Full Review

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