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Heyday Of The Insensitive Bastards, The (2017)
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Heyday Of The Insensitive Bastards, The (2017)

Genre
Drama, Comedy
Release Date
October 27, 2017
Studio
Cinedigm Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Release Date
October 27, 2017
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
97 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Cinedigm Entertainment
Official Site
-
Director
Mark Columbus, Lauren Hoekstra, Sarah Kruchowski, Ryan Moody, Simon Savelyev, Vanita Shastry
Producer
Nina Aujla, Samantha Barrows, Gerren Crochet, Dana Gills, Mike Leach, Jesse Maiman, Tatenda Mbudzi
Screenwriter
Roxanne Beck, Neville Kiser, Marissa Matteo, Mona Nahm, Jessica Nikkel, Nicole Riegel
Starring
  • James Franco as Conrad
  • Natalie Portman as Laura
  • Kristen Wiig as Monica
  • Kate Mara as Lisa
  • Amber Tamblyn as Amanda
  • Rico Rodriguez as Charlie Foster
  • Abigail Spencer as Abigail
  • Matthew Modine as Theodore Foster
  • Jimmy Kimmel
  • Jim Parrack
  • Keir Gilchrist as Michael
  • Thomas Mann
  • Tony Cox
  • Tyler Labine as Clete
  • Tanner Buchanan
  • Ahna O'Reilly
  • Adam Harrington

The lives of several disconnected individuals intersect in unpredictable and often absurd ways in this darkly comedic drama. Directed by a collective including Mark Columbus, Lauren Hoekstra, Sarah Kruchowski, Ryan Moody, Simon Savelyev, and Vanita Shastry, the film weaves together a series of vignettes exploring themes of love, loss, and the casual cruelty of everyday life. James Franco anchors the ensemble as a man grappling with his own failures, while Natalie Portman and Kristen Wiig portray women navigating complex and often disappointing relationships. From a troubled young boy played by Rico Rodriguez to a sullen teenager portrayed by Keir Gilchrist, the sprawling cast of characters each confronts their own moments of reckoning. The film’s tone balances raw, uncomfortable moments with flashes of dark humor, creating a portrait of people who are, at turns, vulnerable, selfish, and surprisingly resilient. As these stories unfold, the narrative offers a fragmented yet cohesive look at the messy, often insensitive ways people connect and fail one another in their search for meaning.