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A terminally-ill con man and his estranged son endeavor to live on $5 a day during a cross country drive in this road trip comedy from director Nigel Cole (Saving Grace, Calendar Girls). Nat (Christop... read more read more...her Walken) may be a great con man, but as a father to Flynn (Alessandro Nivola) he always came up short. Informed by his doctor that he's suffering from a terminal illness, Nat learns of an experimental treatment that could offer him a second chance at life. But that's all the way on the other side of the country, and in order to make the drive he'll need a wheelman. Enter Flynn: the son Nat never really knew. Despite the bitterness Flynn feels toward his ailing father, he eventually agrees to take the trip. Unfortunately money is tight these days, and if Nat and Flynn hope to reach their destination without coming up short, they'll have to meet the sizable challenge of living on just $5 a day. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Nigel Cole

Release Date: May 15, 2008

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DVD Release Date: August 24, 2010

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  • itsjustme2004
    January 20, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    Fresh, funny, warm, well-written script, great actors...what more could you want? This movie is wonderful. The whole concept behind this movie was a treat. Watching Christopher Walken "pay" for this trip across the country, without spending much (if any) money was really fun to w... read moreatch. Very enjoyable Indie film.
  • fb704730572
    February 18, 2012
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    A surprisingly effective, unique, funny, and mostly well written indie dramedy. It features Christopher Walken at his best, he manages to be both eccentric, funny, and tragic all at once. It's formulaic in some of its plot devices, to be sure, but has enough charm to carry it thr... read moreough some of the weaker moments (Sharon Stone). Offbeat and enjoyable throughout.

    3.5/5 Stars
  • trisarahtops22
    January 11, 2011
    trisarahtops22
    Enjoyable movie that's not too deep or too light...it finds a happy medium. Funny and also endearing in a Christopher Walken sort of way.

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Brian Orndorf
September 9, 2010
Brian Orndorf, DVDTalk.com

Dreadfully formulaic and absent a thoughtful emotional core, the picture is best valued as a forgettable trifle starring Hollywood's most enduring weirdo. Full Review

Jules Brenner
August 19, 2010
Jules Brenner, Cinema Signals

The success of the piece rests on Nivola's calm adaptability as fatherly hi-jinx tries his patience and makes its mark on his heart. Full Review

David Nusair
November 16, 2008
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...very amusing and agreeable... Full Review

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