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Diane

Diane

20196.11h 36m

Overview

Diane is a devoted friend and caretaker, particularly to her drug-addicted son. But as those around her begin to drift away in the last quarter of her life, she is left to reckon with past choices and long-dormant memories.

Directed by Kent Jones
Written by Kent Jones
Produced by Oren Moverman, Ben Howe, Caroline Kaplan
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Top Cast

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Diane

Jake Lacy

Jake Lacy

Brian

Estelle Parsons

Estelle Parsons

Mary

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Bobbie

Deirdre O'Connell

Deirdre O'Connell

Donna

Glynnis O'Connor

Glynnis O'Connor

Dottie

Joyce Van Patten

Joyce Van Patten

Madge

Kerry Flanagan

Kerry Flanagan

Nurse Jackie

Phyllis Somerville

Phyllis Somerville

Ina

Celia Keenan-Bolger

Celia Keenan-Bolger

Tally

Themes & Keywords

friendshipdrug addictionhomeless sheltermental illnessmother son relationship

About Diane

Diane is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of friendship, drug addiction, homeless shelter, mental illness, mother son relationship. Directed by Kent Jones, it stars Mary Kay Place, Jake Lacy, Estelle Parsons. Diane is a devoted friend and caretaker, particularly to her drug-addicted son. But as those around her begin to drift away in the last quarter of her life, she is left to reckon with past choices and long-dormant memories.

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