Leonardo DiCaprio gives an electrifying performance as the criminally rebellious son in this funny and stirring tale of one family's humor and heartache. Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee ((Meryl Streep) left home...and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton) to care for their father, Marvin (Hume Cronyn). But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (Leonard DiCaprio) for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down! Also starring Robert DeNiro, this entertaining motion picture proves that people you know the least may be the ones you need the most!
Directed by
Jerry Zaks
Written by
Scott McPherson
Starring
Meryl Streep (Lee); Leonardo DiCaprio (Hank); Diane Keaton (Bessie); Robert De Niro (Dr. Wally); Hume Cronyn (Marvin); Gwen Verdon (Ruth); Hal Scardino (Charlie); Dan Hedaya (Bob); Margo Martindale (Dr. Charlotte); Cynthia Nixon (Retirement Home Director); Kelly Ripa (Coral); John Callahan (Lance); Olga Merediz (Beauty Shop Lady); Joe Lisi (Bruno); Steve DuMouchel (Gas Station Guy (as Steve Dumouchel)). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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