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Summary After a newly-single TV weatherman (Matt Bomer) is put on leave following an on-air meltdown, he directs his energy into home improvement and hires a middle-aged Latino day laborer named Ernesto (Alejandro Patiño) to help. Despite a language barrier and having nothing in common, the two men develop an unexpected but profound friendship.

Directed By: John Butler

Written By: John Butler

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Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews
42
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.5
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Summary After a newly-single TV weatherman (Matt Bomer) is put on leave following an on-air meltdown, he directs his energy into home improvement and hires a middle-aged Latino day laborer named Ernesto (Alejandro Patiño) to help. Despite a language barrier and having nothing in common, the two men develop an unexpected but profound friendship.

Directed By: John Butler

Written By: John Butler

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews
42
36% Positive
4 Reviews
45% Mixed
5 Reviews
18% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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36% Positive
4 Reviews
45% Mixed
5 Reviews
18% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.5
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4 Ratings
17% Mixed
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.5
67% Positive
4 Ratings
17% Mixed
1 Rating
17% Negative
1 Rating

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Production Company Treasure Entertainment, Metrol Technology, Head Gear Films
Release Date Jun 7, 2019
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating R
Tagline A buddy movie about the unconventional friendship between a lonely weatherman and a migrant worker.
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Guadalajara International Film Festival
1 Nomination
Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards
1 Nomination