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Keaton and Freeman's chemistry goes a long way toward selling this trifle, and whatever it may lack in drama, it is refreshing to see a happy golden-years marriage depicted with such affection onscreen.
Andrew Barker, Variety
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Overview
A long-time married couple who've spent their lives together in the same New York apartment become overwhelmed by personal and real estate-related issues when they plan to move away.
Director and cast
- Richard Loncraine Director
- Morgan Freeman as Alex Carver
- Diane Keaton as Ruth Carver
- Carrie Preston as Miriam Carswell
- Cynthia Nixon as Lily Portman
- Alysia Reiner as Blue Leggings
- Josh Pais as Jackson
- Claire van der Boom as Young Ruth
- Korey Jackson as Young Alex
- Sterling Jerins as Zoe
- Liza J. Bennett as Mrs. Vincent
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