

Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.
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Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and...
The Thing About My Folks (2005) was directed by Raymond De Felitta. The film is a Family, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 6.3/10.
The Thing About My Folks runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.3/10 from 24 votes. Genre: Family, Comedy.
The Thing About My Folks is rated 6.3/10 by 24 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Family and Comedy fans.