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Walking to the Waterline

  • 1998
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
334
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Walking to the Waterline (1998)
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Matt Mulhern stars as an out of work sit-com actor visiting his empty childhood home on the Jersey shore while struggling to make sense of the loss of his father, his past, and, for one funn... Read allMatt Mulhern stars as an out of work sit-com actor visiting his empty childhood home on the Jersey shore while struggling to make sense of the loss of his father, his past, and, for one funny and heartbreaking week, himself.Matt Mulhern stars as an out of work sit-com actor visiting his empty childhood home on the Jersey shore while struggling to make sense of the loss of his father, his past, and, for one funny and heartbreaking week, himself.

  • Director
    • Matt Mulhern
  • Writer
    • Matt Mulhern
  • Stars
    • Hallie Foote
    • Matt Mulhern
    • Kara Silver
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    334
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Matt Mulhern
    • Writer
      • Matt Mulhern
    • Stars
      • Hallie Foote
      • Matt Mulhern
      • Kara Silver
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Hallie Foote
    Hallie Foote
    • Lucy Bammer
    Matt Mulhern
    • Francis McGowan
    Kara Silver
    • TV Newscaster
    Neil Rattigan
    • TV Weatherman
    Ron Parady
    • Admiral Winston
    Alan Ruck
    Alan Ruck
    • Duane Hopwood
    Karen Sellon
    • Terry McGowan
    • (as Karen Mulhern)
    Jack Mulhern
    • James McGowan
    Connor Mulhern
    • Brian McGowan
    Brian Meade
    • Young Francis
    Garrett Walters
    • Policeman #1
    Mark Steelman
    • Policeman #2
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Man on the Beach
    Markus Flanagan
    Markus Flanagan
    • Paul
    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Michael Woods
    Jon Cypher
    Jon Cypher
    • Fred Blumquist
    Robert Bernard
    • Wally
    Beverly Archer
    Beverly Archer
    • Pam Whitman
    • Director
      • Matt Mulhern
    • Writer
      • Matt Mulhern
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    8don-273

    A sleeper

    Very well executed film about a man's life a at turning point. Very surprising and engaging. Matt Mulhern is much more accomplished then his resume would betray. Deserves more attention then the occasional screening on IFC. Hopefully more movies will be developed by Mulhern.
    randikaufman

    I am so impressed!

    I was just watching the independent film channel one day and I saw this wonderful little movie. I consider myself somewhat of a movie buff and I had never heard of the picture, so I was happily shocked to see a movie of this caliber. I believe that the film displays the true emotions of what life is really like and the thought process that goes on in the average person's psyche. I especially enjoyed the performance of Matt Mulhern, he was captivating and truly human. Overall, I would highly recommend this movie and I hope to see more work from Matt Mulhern in the future!
    slogadune

    On a higher, but not astral, plain

    "Walking" is a higher order of film; it's more true to life and has far more nuance than the usual Hollywood product: no cardboard cut-out characters here or simplistic situations.

    More often than not I find Independent films a risky proposition as far as entertainment is concerned--they are usually too artsy, too abstract, and/or just plain boring. But movies like this make one glad there is such a thing as Independent film.

    I agree with some of the other reviewers: "Walking" is somewhat slow at first but one soon becomes involved in it; though I liked it a lot I'd give it a 7 or 8: it's easy to get carried away in one's praise and enthusiasm for movies like this because it's such a relief not to be subjected to the same old cliches for the umpteenth time.
    TLC-2

    Filmed in Cape May NJ

    Okay, this has the look and feel of a first-time independent film... and that's a good thing, if you ever think about the weekend films with their audience-alter versions.

    AND, if you have ever been to Cape May NJ, you'll love the constant background images of Victorian houses! [Making you think, ' this reminds me of Cape May']
    sunshin329

    Fantastic!!!!!

    This is one of the most fascinating and thoughtful movies of all time! It was funny, sweet, a slice of action, and a bit of tears! It had something for everyone! Alan Ruck did a great job in his role! (I don't want to give too much away, because you have got to see this one!) Matthew Broderick was classic in this beautiful movie!!! Four stars!

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    • Release date
      • June 13, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Spacer po plaży
    • Filming locations
      • New Jersey, USA
    • Production company
      • Fayette Street Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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