The Perfect Family

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  • PG-13
  • 2011
  • 1 hr 24 min
  • 5.6  (1,590)
  • 40

The Perfect Family is a dramedy film released in 2011. It stars Kathleen Turner, Emily Deschanel, and Jason Ritter in lead roles. The movie is directed by Anne Renton and written by Paula Goldberg and Claire V. Riley. The film follows the story of Eileen Cleary (played by Kathleen Turner), a devoted Catholic mother and wife who has won the coveted recognition of being named the Catholic Woman of the Year in her community. Eileen is a woman of deeply held convictions, whose life revolves around her faith and her family. She lives to please God and strives to be the perfect mother, wife, and member of her church community.

However, Eileen's world is turned upside down when she receives the news that she has been nominated for the prestigious award for the second consecutive year. This time around, she faces some tough competition from a woman who is more liberal and open-minded than Eileen - and who happens to be the leader of a gay and lesbian group.

Amidst the turmoil of the competition, Eileen tries to keep her composure and win over the judges with her piousness and adherence to conservative family values. However, her perfect facade starts to crumble when her family members begin to act in a way that challenges her beliefs and values.

Her husband, Frank (played by Michael McGrady), is a recovering alcoholic who has found solace in his faith and church community. However, when Eileen discovers that Frank has been smoking again, she is forced to confront his addiction and her own beliefs about alcoholism and treatment.

Her son, Frank Jr. (played by Jason Ritter), is a gay man who has recently come out of the closet. Eileen struggles to reconcile her love for her son with her deep-seated disapproval of homosexuality - a conflict that comes to a head when she learns that Frank Jr. is planning to marry his boyfriend.

Meanwhile, her daughter, Shannon (played by Emily Deschanel), is a divorced single mother who has grown disillusioned with religion and is exploring her own spirituality. Eileen tries to bring Shannon back into the fold of the Catholic church, but her efforts only push her daughter further away.

As the competition for the Catholic Woman of the Year heats up, Eileen finds herself torn between her desire to please her community and her love for her family. She begins to question her own beliefs and values, and realizes that her perfect family is not as flawless as she had once thought.

The Perfect Family is a poignant and witty exploration of faith, family, and identity. It showcases the talents of its stellar cast, who deliver heartfelt and nuanced performances. The film is a must-watch for anyone who has ever struggled with balancing their beliefs and values with the realities of family life.

The Perfect Family is a 2011 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.6 and a MetaScore of 40.

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  • Release Date
    2011
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 24 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (1,590)
  • Metascore
    40