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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes4
DirectorMarc Bennett
WritersPaul Ben-Victor, Greg Ferkel, Leah Kornfeld-Friedman
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShould've Been Romeo
About Should've Been Romeo
A self-centered, middle-aged pitchman for a potato chip company loses his job and his livelihood just as his octogenarian grandfather is dropped on his doorstep unexpectedly by his mother on her way to a singles cruise.
Directed by Marc Bennett, Should've Been Romeo leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Ben-Victor, Ed Asner, Jordenn Thompson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.
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