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The Leisure Seeker

The Leisure Seeker

A Once in a Lifetime Roadtrip They Will Never Forget

20187.11h 52m

Overview

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

Directed by Paolo Virzì
Written by Michael Zadoorian, Stephen Amidon, Francesca Archibugi
Produced by Marty Eli Schwartz, Benedetto Habib, Marco Cohen
Box Office0Revenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Ella Spencer

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

John Spencer

Christian McKay

Christian McKay

Will Spencer

Janel Moloney

Janel Moloney

Jane Spencer

Dana Ivey

Dana Ivey

Lillian

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

Dan Coleman

Leander Suleiman

Leander Suleiman

Stuckey's Woman

Ahmed Lucan

Ahmed Lucan

Stuckey's Man

Gabriella Cila

Gabriella Cila

Chantal

David Silverman

David Silverman

Pennsylvania Campground Man

Themes & Keywords

floridadementiaalzheimer's diseaseroad tripteacherextramarital affairelderly couplerecreational vehicleelderlypower of lovekey westloving couple grow old togetherold memories

About The Leisure Seeker

The Leisure Seeker is a drama, romance, adventure film released in 2018 exploring themes of florida, dementia, alzheimer's disease, road trip, teacher, extramarital affair. Directed by Paolo Virzì, it stars Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay. A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

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