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The Confirmation

The Confirmation

20166.41h 41m

Overview

A divorced father reconnects with his son when they track down a stolen toolbox over the course of a weekend.

Directed by Bob Nelson
Written by Bob Nelson
Produced by Todd Hoffman, Bob Nelson
Box Office0Revenue: $8K

Top Cast

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Walt

Jaeden Martell

Jaeden Martell

Anthony

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Bonnie

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Vaughn

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Drake

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Kyle

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Father Lyons

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Otto

Spencer Drever

Spencer Drever

Allen

Michael Eklund

Michael Eklund

Tucker

Themes & Keywords

stepfatheralcoholic dadheirloom toolsweekend sins

About The Confirmation

The Confirmation is a drama, comedy film released in 2016 exploring themes of stepfather, alcoholic dad, heirloom tools, weekend sins. Directed by Bob Nelson, it stars Clive Owen, Jaeden Martell, Maria Bello. A divorced father reconnects with his son when they track down a stolen toolbox over the course of a weekend.

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