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Paddleton (2019)
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Paddleton (2019)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
February 22, 2019
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
https://www.netflix.com/title/80224060
Genre
Drama
Release Date
February 22, 2019
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
089 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
https://www.netflix.com/title/80224060
Director
Alex Lehmann
Producer
Sean Bradley, Alana Carithers, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn
Screenwriter
Mark Duplass, Alex Lehmann
Starring
  • Mark Duplass
  • Ray Romano
  • Marguerite Moreau
  • Christine Woods
  • Alexandra Billings
  • Kadeem Hardison
  • Dendrie Taylor
  • Matt Bush

A quiet and profound friendship faces its ultimate test in this tender drama from director Alex Lehmann. Mark Duplass stars as Michael, a man who receives a terminal diagnosis and makes a difficult, final decision about his life. His closest and seemingly only friend is his eccentric, somewhat awkward neighbor Andy, played with heartbreaking sincerity by Ray Romano. The two share a life of simple, codified rituals, most notably their invented backyard game of "paddleton." When Michael's plan requires a trip to a distant pharmacy, the pair embark on an impromptu road trip that becomes a poignant journey through their shared history. As they navigate the mundane and the monumental, their unique bond is strained by the weight of impending loss, forcing both men to confront what their friendship truly means. Balancing moments of gentle humor with deep emotional resonance, the film paints an authentic portrait of male companionship and the quiet courage found in facing life's most challenging moments together.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2019