Sam & Kate

Name: Sam & Kate
Genre: Comedy
Released: November 11, 2022
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Dylan McNamara, Elizabeth Becka, Elizabeth Ludlow, Henry Thomas

2022

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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: November 11, 2022 | R

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Dylan McNamara, Elizabeth Becka, Elizabeth Ludlow, Henry Thomas, Jake Hoffman, Pat Dortch, Schuyler Fisk, Sissy Spacek, Tyler Labine

Summary: Bill (Dustin Hoffman) is the larger-than-life father to Sam (Jake Hoffman), who has returned home to take care of his ailing dad. While home, Sam falls for a local woman, Kate (Schuyler Fisk). And at the same time, Bill starts to fall for her mom, Tina (Sissy Spacek). But finding love is complicated and for these four, it is no different.Bill (Dustin Hoffman) is the larger-than-life father to Sam (Jake Hoffman), who has returned home to take care of his ailing dad. While home, Sam falls for a local woman, Kate (Schuyler Fisk). And at the same time, Bill starts to fall for her mom, Tina (Sissy Spacek). But finding love is complicated and for these four, it is no different. They all must confront their past in order to make their new love work for the future.… Expand

Director: Darren Le Gallo

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 110 min

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Collider Emily Bernard

Nov 11, 2022

While the Hollywood legends don’t disappoint, it’s their children who steal the spotlight. Being able to hold your own in—let alone carry—a movie alongside those heavyweights is no easy feat, but it’s especially impressive considering Schuyler and Jake are not household names. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Nov 10, 2022

Sam & Kate doesn't try to elicit big emotional responses, but that's exactly why it gets them. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 7, 2022

As long as their are little lives worth a little intense scrutiny, there’ll be indie films like Sam & Kate, pleasant diversions that give legendary stars the indulgence of a victory lap, this time with their kids along for the ride. Read full review

Devika Girish

Nov 10, 2022

Twists of fate lose their magic when they’re obvious as clumsy script contrivances. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Nov 14, 2022

Fisk and Hoffman (the younger) make a fine pair on screen with a natural chemistry; it’s nice to see her back in a romantic leading role. You just wish the two had more substantive material to work with. In fact, the Hallmark holiday version of this film would likely have been more entertaining, or at least shorter. Read full review

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JLuis_001

Nov 22, 2022

Sam & Kate doesn't have anything wrong with it per se, but there's also not much in it to mention anything of congruent importance.
Unnecessary by far is an adjective that defines it perfectly and that's mainly because it never gives you anything you really care about.
Dramatic explorationSam & Kate doesn't have anything wrong with it per se, but there's also not much in it to mention anything of congruent importance.
Unnecessary by far is an adjective that defines it perfectly and that's mainly because it never gives you anything you really care about.

Dramatic exploration is non-existent and focuses more on letting you draw your own conclusions.
Character development is basically zero, so you go through almost the entire path the story gives you with little explanation until it decides it has to end, and then nothing.

It will undoubtedly lean heavily on the presence of Sissy Spacek and Dustin Hoffman to entice audiences to see it. In fact, they are the reason I saw it, but Sam & Kate is a film that misuses both of them. What it really seems is that they are there just to serve as props for their respective offspring.… Expand

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