At Any Price

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"How far will you go to chase a dream?"
  • R
  • 2012
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 5.7  (7,901)
  • 61

At Any Price is a 2012 American drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani and stars Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, and Kim Dickens. The movie is set in the rural Midwest United States, in a small town where Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) is a successful farmer who runs a large farm with his family. His eldest son, Grant, has left the town to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional car racer, while his younger son, Dean (Zac Efron), is more interested in stock-car racing than farming.

As the fifth-generation farmer, Henry is determined to keep his farm business going and expand it by any means necessary. However, his plans take a sudden turn when a crisis threatens to derail his life and his business. The local agriculture company, headed by Jim Johnson (Clancy Brown), starts investigating Henry's farming practices and accuses him of using illegal genetically modified seeds. This puts Henry's reputation and livelihood at risk.

Meanwhile, Dean is searching for his own path in life and finds himself drawn to a life of car racing. He's talented and has the skills to become a great driver, but he lacks the financial resources to follow his dreams. He soon realizes that he can use his father's connections to help him secure deals with sponsors and earn money to get started. Henry sees an opportunity to fix his own problems by using Dean's talent to become a successful stock car driver and promote his farm business at the same time.

However, as they become more involved in the world of car racing, both Henry and Dean must deal with the consequences of their actions. Their relationship becomes strained as they work towards their individual goals, and secrets from the past come to light, threatening to tear them apart.

At Any Price is a powerful movie that examines the complexities of family relationships, ambition, and the conflict between traditional values and capitalism. The movie is beautifully shot, with breathtaking shots of the rural landscape that capture the beauty and isolation of farming life. The performances of the lead actors are impressive, particularly Dennis Quaid, who delivers a powerful portrayal of a man struggling to hold onto everything he knows in the face of changing times.

The story is complex, weaving together issues around farming, genetic modifications, family, and car racing. The movie manages to tackle all these themes with sensitivity and depth, without sacrificing the pace or overall narrative. The film's examination of the conflict between maintaining traditional values and the pressures of modern capitalism is particularly compelling, as the characters struggle to find a balance between these two opposing forces.

Overall, At Any Price is a compelling and thought-provoking movie that tackles important issues and raises important questions about the world we live in. The movie is a powerful reminder of the importance of family, the value of hard work and dedication, and the need to stay true to our values in the face of adversity.

At Any Price is a 2012 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.7 and a MetaScore of 61.

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  • Release Date
    2012
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (7,901)
  • Metascore
    61