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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes25
DirectorZackary Adler
WritersJohn Bell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsFamiliar Strangers
About Familiar Strangers
"Familiar Strangers" asks the question. "Is it really possible to relate to ones parents and siblings after being replaced by the family dog? . . . Perhaps as friends - weird friends?" An off beat - funny - heartfelt story of family negotiating the changing relationships between parents and children, especially as those children grow into adulthood.
Directed by Zackary Adler, Familiar Strangers leans on a strong ensemble — Shawn Hatosy, DJ Qualls, Tom Bower — 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 2008.
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