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A closeted Chicago architect wrestles with the prospect of coming out to his Irish Catholic brothers following the death of their parents in Stolen Summer writer/director Pete Jones' affectionate fami... read more read more...ly comedy. His entire live, Bobby Riley (Jones) has been living a lie. The product of a traditional Irish-Catholic family, Bobby is a typical guy who likes beer and loves sports. In fact, the only notable difference between Bobby and your average Chicago Irish-Catholic is that Bobby happens to be gay. For years, the only person who knew Bobby's well-guarded secret was his sister Maggie (Julie R. Pearl) - a no-nonsense lawyer with an open mind and no time for secrets. Though his live-in boyfriend Andy (Michael McDonald) longs for the day he will be able to express his love openly, Bobby insists on projecting a heterosexual image with a little assistance from longtime lesbian gal pal Carly (Dana Gilhooley). On the heels of their father's death, Maggie attempts to convince Bobby that the time has come to tell his brothers the truth about his lifestyle. The only problem is that Bobby's brothers aren't simply straight - they're fairly narrow as well. Of course prankish Luke (Nathan Fillion) and unstable Connor (Stoney Westmoreland) could probably come to grips with the truth, but what about Jack (Dev Kennedy)? The eldest sibling and a devoted clergyman, Jack would most certainly have an adverse reaction to such a life-changing announcement. When Bobby determines to reveal his secret and becomes suddenly tongue tied at the last minute, it's up to outspoken sister Maggie to set the record straight whether Bobby likes it or not. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Pete Jones

Release Date: October 10, 2004

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DVD Release Date: October 30, 2007

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  • August 9, 2009
    Crazy and funny. What a great mix of people.
  • July 13, 2010
    It's okay. A bit silly and these characters don't really have much for any of us to relate to. But it's mindless fun.
  • November 7, 2009
    Likable characters, good performances and a believable presentation help make this film work. The characters are so nicely developed, you really learn to care about them. Good screenplay. It has a few slow spots, but overall a fine film.
  • September 29, 2008
    Saw it for Nathan Fillion. It's a funny, well written coming out story, with some minor weird parts (a pool dance number that didn't need to be there). Overall a good movie.
  • June 12, 2008
    This is a very cute story about a guy having problems coming out to his brothers.

    It has alot of humor and great story line.

    It's one of those must watch movies.
  • October 31, 2007
    Was a very good look at the coming out story of a guy's guy that happenes to be gay. How he deals with his brothers is so funny. Was a good film, and made ya feel good.

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