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The Daytrippers

The Daytrippers

It's a family affair.

19976.51h 27m

Overview

Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.

Directed by Greg Mottola
Written by Greg Mottola
Produced by Nancy Tenenbaum, Steven Soderbergh
Box OfficeBudget: $600KRevenue: $2.1M

Top Cast

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Eliza D'Amico

Pat McNamara

Pat McNamara

Jim Malone

Anne Meara

Anne Meara

Rita Malone

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Jo Malone

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Carl Petrovic

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Eddie Masler

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Louis D'Amico

Marc Grapey

Marc Grapey

Aaron

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

Libby

Marcia Haufrecht

Marcia Haufrecht

Molly

Themes & Keywords

adulterynew york citydysfunctional familyroad tripfamily relationshipsrooftopone nightbickeringchance meetingdrunkennesscloseted homosexualsister sister relationshipindependent filmadulterous husband

About The Daytrippers

The Daytrippers is a comedy, drama film released in 1997 exploring themes of adultery, new york city, dysfunctional family, road trip, family relationships, rooftop. Directed by Greg Mottola, it stars Hope Davis, Pat McNamara, Anne Meara. Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.

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