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Same Kind of Different as Me

  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
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Renée Zellweger, Jon Voight, Greg Kinnear, and Djimon Hounsou in Same Kind of Different as Me (2017)
Ron Hall is on a quest to save his marriage to his wife Deborah. In the midst of his journey, he befriends a homeless man who alters their lives forever.
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International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey... Read allInternational art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.

  • Director
    • Michael Carney
  • Writers
    • Ron Hall
    • Denver Moore
    • Lynn Vincent
  • Stars
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Renée Zellweger
    • Djimon Hounsou
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Carney
    • Writers
      • Ron Hall
      • Denver Moore
      • Lynn Vincent
    • Stars
      • Greg Kinnear
      • Renée Zellweger
      • Djimon Hounsou
    • 102User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Ron Hall
    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Debbie Hall
    Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou
    • Denver Moore
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Earl
    Olivia Holt
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    • Regan
    Austin Filson
    • Carson
    Geraldine Singer
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    • Tommye
    Daniel Zacapa
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    • Julio
    Dana Gourrier
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    • Willow
    Thomas Francis Murphy
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    • Chef Jim
    Ann Mahoney
    Ann Mahoney
    • Clara
    Theodus Crane
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    • Tiny
    David Dino Wells Jr.
    • Mister
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    Pedro Lucero
    Pedro Lucero
    • Killer
    Mary Hunter Johnston
    • Little Girl
    Lucky Johnson
    • Thug - Clara's Pimp
    David Jensen
    David Jensen
    • Homeless Man
    Trey McGriff
    Trey McGriff
    • Homeless Man
    • Director
      • Michael Carney
    • Writers
      • Ron Hall
      • Denver Moore
      • Lynn Vincent
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    7fmwongmd

    God oriented

    Here is a God oriented film worthy of watching. Solid performance by Djimon Hounsou,good story and supporting actors
    9robsargeant-1

    A powerful character driven film

    Same Kind of Different as Me is a powerful character driven film. Actor, Djimon Hounsou's excellent portrayal of Denver, a colored homeless man who through divine intervention becomes friends with a wealthy white couple, (played convincingly by Greg Kinnear and Renee Zellweger) is flawless. The journey they're taken on changes them all for the better.

    The movie reminded me of some of the character driven classics made by Frank Capra.
    Gordon-11

    A very touching film

    This film tells the story of a wealthy couple who drifted apart. They become closer together by helping in a homeless shelter, and in the process they deeply touch other people's hearts.

    I haven't imagined how touching this film can be. I thought it was a forgettable romantic comedy, but it turns out to be a very emotional and touching drama about how to love one another. All we have to do is to reach out to people in need, listen to the person and he genuinely there to love and care. I find this film very touching.
    7DogePelis2015

    Too underrated

    It is a very motivating movie; the plot is moving and the performances of Renée Zellweger and Djimon Hounsou are sublime; highly recommended.
    9jkwjr

    All about the story and the acting

    This movie is a throwback to Hollywood's earlier days in the sense that it's all about the story and the acting. There's not a special effect to be seen.

    The story is powerful. And the acting amazing. I had read the book and listened to an audio version, so I knew what was going to happen, and I was still moved. Djimon Honsou is terrific.

    If you are looking for a light, fun night at the cinema, Same Kind of Different as Me is not your film. If you are looking for a memorable movie with powerful acting, it is.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in Canton, Mississippi. The same place where A Time to Kill (1996) was filmed.
    • Goofs
      When Denver drives Miss Debbie to the garden courtyard to have a starlight dance with her husband, how does Denver learn how to drive? It was said he didn't read, didn't have money to get a driver's license, nor have opportunity to take a driving test.
    • Quotes

      Denver: Whether we're rich or poor, or somewhere in between, we're all homeless, just working our way back home.

    • Crazy credits
      Epilogue:  "Ron did finish that book with Denver right by his side.  It actually went on to become a New York Times best seller. And if you're wondering about that torch...it Burns even brighter today.  Over the next nine years, Ron and Denver traveled the country telling their story. So far, they have helped raise over 85 million dollars for the homeless.  It's kind of incredible what a little love can do. Denver found his way home on March 31, 2012."
    • Connections
      Features It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
    • Soundtracks
      Beulah Land
      Arranged by John Davis and Alan Lomax
      Performed by John Davis, Bessie Jones, Nat Rahmings, Hobart Smith & Ms. Ora
      Recorded by Alan Lomax
      Courtesy of Odyssey Production, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hành Trình Khác Biệt
    • Filming locations
      • Jackson, Mississippi, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Disruption Entertainment
      • Skodam Films
      • One October Films
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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,423,605
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,591,985
      • Oct 22, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,423,605
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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