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7.5

Manchester by the Sea

R·2016·138m

Drama

Summary

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Cast

Casey Affleck

Lee Chandler

Lucas Hedges

Patrick Chandler

Michelle Williams

Randi Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Joe Chandler

C.J. Wilson

George

Gretchen Mol

Elise Henderson

Matthew Broderick

Jeffrey Garner

Anna Baryshnikov

Sandy

Heather Burns

Jill

Ivy O'Brien

Young Patrick Chandler

Kara Hayward

Silvie McGann

Tom Kemp

Stan Chandler

Josh Hamilton

Wes (Joe's Lawyer)

Tate Donovan

Hockey Coach

Ruibo Qian

Dr. Bethany

Robert Sella

Dr. Muller

Susan Pourfar

Nurse Irene

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Mr. Emery

Chloe Dixon

Suzy Chandler

Ellie Teves

Karen Chandler

Mary Mallen

Sharon

Richard Donelly

Mr. Martinez (1st Tenant)

Virginia Loring Cooke

Mrs. Groom (2nd Tenant)

Quincy Tyler Bernstine

Marianne (3rd Tenant)

Missy Yager

Mrs. Olsen (4th Tenant)

Ben Hanson

Bartender

Lewis D. Wheeler

1st Businessman at Bar

Anthony Estrella

2nd Businessman at Bar

Paul Meredith

Paul (Assistant Principal)

Carolyn Pickman

Paul's Assistant

Christian Mallen

Oscar Wahlberg

Joel

Wendy Overly

Wes's Assistant

Jackson Damon

Otto

Shawn Fitzgibbon

Tom Doherty (Ping-Pong Player)

Glenn McKiel

Manchester Police Chief

Joe Stapleton

Fire Marshall

Brian Chamberlain

Investigating Detective

Kenneth Lonergan

Manchester Pedestrian

Jami Tennille

Janine

Liam McNeill

Josh (Randi's Husband)

Danae Nason

Rachel (Randi's Friend)

Allyn Burrows

Father Martin

Nellie Lonergan

1st Girl at School ("Godspell")

Brian A. White

Jerry (Guy in Boat Yard Office)

Erica McDermott

Sue (Angry Boss in Boat Yard Office)

Frank Garvin

Homeowner

William Bornkessel

George's Son (uncredited)

Kt Baldassaro

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Crew

Director, Writer

Kenneth Lonergan

Reviews

lofgents

February 13, 2017

I watched this movie based on its high score, I found the movie to be too long and maybe should have been edited down to 90 minutes or less. I usually go for exteneded versions of movies as I like to really get into the characters and don't normally like it to be over to quickly. This was one of those occasions where instead of entertainment it was a chore to watch, I didn't find the actors performances anything special or the context of the story.

Overall very boring and if I am going to score this it would be a 1 out of 10. I did stick with it to the end and gave it its best shot, but not for me.