Hello, My Name Is Doris

Name: Hello, My Name Is Doris
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: March 11, 2016
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Elizabeth Reaser, Kumail Nanjiani, Max Greenfield, Natasha Lyonne, Sally Field

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: March 11, 2016 | Not Rated

Starring: Elizabeth Reaser, Kumail Nanjiani, Max Greenfield, Natasha Lyonne, Sally Field, Tyne Daly, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Summary: When Doris Miller (Sally Field) meets John Fremont (Max Greenfield), her company’s hip new art director, sparks fly—at least for Doris. Her first encounter with true romance (outside of the pages of a novel) convinces Doris that she and the mostly unaware John are meant for each other. In the cluttered house she shared with her late mother,When Doris Miller (Sally Field) meets John Fremont (Max Greenfield), her company’s hip new art director, sparks fly—at least for Doris. Her first encounter with true romance (outside of the pages of a novel) convinces Doris that she and the mostly unaware John are meant for each other. In the cluttered house she shared with her late mother, Doris mines the Internet for information on her one-and-only, guided by the 13-year-old granddaughter of her best pal Roz (Tyne Daly). When Doris begins showing up at John’s regular haunts, she wins over his Williamsburg friends with her eclectic vintage wardrobe, quirky naiveté and unironic enthusiasm for their rooftop knitting circle. Her new life brings Doris a thrilling perspective, but also creates a rift between her and her longtime friends and family, who believe she’s making a fool of herself over a guy half her age. Eager for all the experiences she has missed out on, Doris throws caution to the wind and follows her heart for the very first time.… Expand

Director: Michael Showalter

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 95 min

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Barry Hertz

Apr 21, 2016

A sharp dramedy focusing on the romantic stirrings of a lonely office worker, played with considerable wit and verve by the 69-year-old Sally Field. Read full review

Steve Davis

Mar 16, 2016

As the goofily endearing Doris, Field is perfect. She makes this movie work. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Susan Wloszczyna

Mar 14, 2016

Hello, My Name is Doris is like a beacon of beckoning human warmth just waiting to be cherished. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Mar 9, 2016

Field, as usual, goes all-out; the film may be a comedy, but she attains a few moments of real heartbreak. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Mar 18, 2016

Field, carrying the movie on her shoulders and handing it to us for our approval, makes us root for wistful Doris. Single-handedly, she makes the movie work. I didn’t always believe Doris’ behavior, but I knew I wanted to see her smile again. Read full review

Steve Persall

Mar 17, 2016

Field's eager-to-please performance makes [Showalter's] shovelfuls of sugar go down easier. Read full review

Peter Keough

Mar 17, 2016

Field next tries to touch our hearts with her pitifulness. Stay away, crazy woman! At times she seems about to turn into Glenn Close in “Fatal Attraction.” Read full review

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kathytreece

Apr 8, 2017

What a cute and funny movie. Sally Field played her role perfectly. I think it would be cool to live on Staten Island. Watched this on Amazon Prime Instant.

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preciouskiki

Mar 19, 2016

My friend and I both enjoyed "Hello, My Name Is Doris" tremendously. This movie is both heartfelt and humorous, and the performances are top-notch across the board. I hope director/screenwriter Michael Showalter keeps making good independent movies like this one and his other hit "Wet HotMy friend and I both enjoyed "Hello, My Name Is Doris" tremendously. This movie is both heartfelt and humorous, and the performances are top-notch across the board. I hope director/screenwriter Michael Showalter keeps making good independent movies like this one and his other hit "Wet Hot American Summer." Sally Field and Max Greenfield are both marvelous in the lead roles. We were also both impressed by the performances of Wendi McLendon-Covey (who was so good in "Reno 911", as well as "Bridesmaids" and "The Goldbergs") and the always wonderful Tyne Daly. Good cast, good script, good little movie.… Expand

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Brent_Marchant

Mar 27, 2016

Despite some uneven treatment of certain plot elements and occasional lapses in character development, this entertaining, quirky comedy-drama delivers ample laughs and showcases a positively outstanding lead performance by Sally Field (which, hopefully, won't get forgotten come awardsDespite some uneven treatment of certain plot elements and occasional lapses in character development, this entertaining, quirky comedy-drama delivers ample laughs and showcases a positively outstanding lead performance by Sally Field (which, hopefully, won't get forgotten come awards season). Above all, though, the film offers hope and inspiration to those who are well on in years and may have thought that life has passed them by. "Doris" proves it's never too late for a new beginning, and it does so in a way that's sure to leave a smile on your face.… Expand

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smiyamot

Aug 21, 2016

A different story line but I've seen this movie many times before, older woman who has no life, imagines a different life, when the two collide - big problem. As a movie, I would have given this a 5, but +2 for the acting of Sally Field.

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BrianMcCritic

Jun 18, 2016

This is a sweet little film that really has you get behind our lead character. Doris is a fairly lonely person who's crush on a younger man seems destined to fail, but you really want this character to find happiness and you can't help but cheer for her. Big credit to Sally Field. B

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JLuis_001

Feb 6, 2018

Hello, My Names is Doris turned out to be a pleasant surprise, although it has certain mistakes in its tone and in the narrative sequence and some other inconsistencies in the character, the film is a good comedy with dramatic overtones.

The film tells the story of a spinster woman whoHello, My Names is Doris turned out to be a pleasant surprise, although it has certain mistakes in its tone and in the narrative sequence and some other inconsistencies in the character, the film is a good comedy with dramatic overtones.

The film tells the story of a spinster woman who develops an attraction to a fellow worker who is way younger than her. This sort of story could be told in various ways, especially more dramatically, but its star, Sally Fiels delivers a well balanced performance combining comedy with empathy making a nice character for the audience and even for some a relatable one.

Frankly the rest of the cast does not make a real impression but at least Max Greenfield does a good job as John, the romantic interest of Doris, although some points of his performance made me remember his character in New Girl, he achieves a good balance giving mixed signals for Doris, though one as a viewer can also think differently about that.

But in the end the film belongs to Sally Field who accepts his age for this role without any sort of complex and delivers a simple but neat and well built performance which achieves the sympathy of the audience, making you believe that there might be some kind of hope for her down the road.… Expand

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couldabeenshirl

Apr 13, 2016

My best friend and I went to this movie anticipating a good time with Sally. We were so sorely disappointed. I felt like Sally Fields' choice to do this movie was so far beneath her and the script was so predictable that we were sorely disappointed and, to be honest, rather embarrassingMy best friend and I went to this movie anticipating a good time with Sally. We were so sorely disappointed. I felt like Sally Fields' choice to do this movie was so far beneath her and the script was so predictable that we were sorely disappointed and, to be honest, rather embarrassing for Sally Field. Of course, she was Sally, so we loved her but the movie itself was so pathetic and beneath her, that I wanted to leave, as did my friend. Sally deserves better! Oh, and the references to LGTB had no connection to the movie. Just making sure we all know about LGTB. AND we do. oH, AND Tyne Daily (sp) was awesome!… Expand

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