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The Bachelors

The Bachelors

It's never too late for a second chance.

20177.01h 39m

Overview

After the early death of his wife, a mourning father moves with his teenage son across the country for a private school teaching job. Their lives begin to transform due to two unique women, who help them embrace life and love again

Directed by Kurt Voelker
Written by Kurt Voelker
Produced by Matthew Baer
Box Office0Revenue: $106K

Top Cast

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Bill Palet

Josh Wiggins

Josh Wiggins

Wes Palet

Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy

Carine Roussel

Odeya Rush

Odeya Rush

Lacy Westman

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Paul Abernac

Kitana Turnbull

Kitana Turnbull

Annabelle Westman

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Raffi Akka

Jae Head

Jae Head

Gober

Harold Perrineau

Harold Perrineau

Dr. Rollens

Tom Amandes

Tom Amandes

Davis Wilkes

Themes & Keywords

depressionhigh schoolromanceteacherwidowercross country runningfresh startfather son relationship

About The Bachelors

The Bachelors is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2017 exploring themes of depression, high school, romance, teacher, widower, cross country running. Directed by Kurt Voelker, it stars J.K. Simmons, Josh Wiggins, Julie Delpy. After the early death of his wife, a mourning father moves with his teenage son across the country for a private school teaching job. Their lives begin to transform due to two unique women, who help them embrace life and love again

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