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Brad's Status

Brad's Status

20176.31h 41m

Overview

Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.

Directed by Mike White
Written by Mike White
Produced by David Bernad, Sidney Kimmel, Mike White
Box Office0Revenue: $2.4M

Top Cast

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Brad Sloan

Austin Abrams

Austin Abrams

Troy Sloan

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Melanie Sloan

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Craig Fisher

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement

Billy Wearslter

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Jason Hatfield

Shazi Raja

Shazi Raja

Ananya

L

Luisa Lee

Maya

Mike White

Mike White

Nick Pascale

Xavier Grobet

Xavier Grobet

Xavier

Themes & Keywords

regretjealousymusicianmidlife crisisboston, massachusettsmarried couplementorharvard universitydark comedyorchestrarespectfamilyhigh school studentenvychild's point of viewsacramentopov (point of view)self reflectionneeding moneycollege friendsrich familyperspectiverevisited pastfather son relationshipjealous of someone's successprivilegecollege girlsimaginationrules and regulationscollege admissionspossibilitiesinner thoughtscollege visitnon-profit organizationrich friendsglory daysworthlessnesstufts universityalma mater

About Brad's Status

Brad's Status is a comedy, drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of regret, jealousy, musician, midlife crisis, boston, massachusetts, married couple. Directed by Mike White, it stars Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer. Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.

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