Men Don't Leave

A tender, bittersweet watch that finds quiet humor and warmth in a family's slow, stumbling recovery from loss.

Directed by

Paul Brickman

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Jessica Lange, Arliss Howard, Joan Cusack

Tagline

A comedy about the drama of life.

Overview

A widowed mother and her two sons move to Baltimore and struggle to adjust to urban life, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, coming-of-age, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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