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You Can Count on Me

You Can Count on Me

Family first. Love always.

20006.81h 51m

Overview

A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.

Directed by Kenneth Lonergan
Written by Kenneth Lonergan
Produced by Barbara De Fina, John N. Hart, Larry Meistrich
Box Office0Revenue: $11.2M

Top Cast

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Sammy

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Terry

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Brian

Jon Tenney

Jon Tenney

Bob

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin

Rudy

J. Smith-Cameron

J. Smith-Cameron

Mabel

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Rudy Sr.

Gaby Hoffmann

Gaby Hoffmann

Sheila

Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre

Sheriff Darryl

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Mrs. Prescott

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipdriftersingle mothernew york stateuncle nephew relationshipcatskillsbank employeeorphan siblingsbrother sister relationship

About You Can Count on Me

You Can Count on Me is a drama film released in 2000 exploring themes of sibling relationship, drifter, single mother, new york state, uncle nephew relationship, catskills. Directed by Kenneth Lonergan, it stars Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick. A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.

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