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Cloudburst

  • 2011
  • Unrated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.6K
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Cloudburst (2011)
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AdventureComedyDramaRomance

A lesbian couple escape from their nursing home and head up to Canada to get married. Along the way, they pick up a young, male hitchhiker.A lesbian couple escape from their nursing home and head up to Canada to get married. Along the way, they pick up a young, male hitchhiker.A lesbian couple escape from their nursing home and head up to Canada to get married. Along the way, they pick up a young, male hitchhiker.

  • Director
    • Thom Fitzgerald
  • Writer
    • Thom Fitzgerald
  • Stars
    • Olympia Dukakis
    • Brenda Fricker
    • Kristin Booth
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Writer
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Stars
      • Olympia Dukakis
      • Brenda Fricker
      • Kristin Booth
    • 31User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 33 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Stella
    Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker
    • Dot
    Kristin Booth
    Kristin Booth
    • Molly
    Michael McPhee
    • Tommy
    Mary-Colin Chisholm
    Mary-Colin Chisholm
    • Ynez
    Stephen Arnold
    • Earl
    • (as Steve Arnold)
    Juanita Peters
    • Nurse
    Ruth Owen
    • Nursing Home Resident
    Ryan Doucette
    • Prentice
    Michael Best
    • Hotel Clerk
    Trina Corkum
    Trina Corkum
    • Waitress
    Mark A. Owen
    Mark A. Owen
    • Border Patrol
    • (as Mark Owen)
    John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth
    • Arnold
    John Beale
    • Border Patrol
    Wanda Arab
    • Border Patrol
    Michael Ray Fox
    • Border Guard
    Marlane O'Brien
    • Cat
    Randy Boliver
    • Guillaume
    • Director
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Writer
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    8lusomochi

    A rare specimen

    (TLDR: I definitely recommend watching this.)

    The title sums up my initial thought about the movie - a lesbian COMEDY? A lighthearted lesbian movie where nobody goes to conversion therapy camp and nobody cheats on their husband? Nobody goes through a traumatic coming out to their family and friends which then Have a Hard Time? Wild, unbelievable.

    Hold your horses if you got too excited by this crazy occurence though - we couldn't do without at least one typical lgbt-movie thing - It's an lgbt themed movie so of course someone dies (not tagging as spoiler because honestly - you most likely already knew that, this is how common this is).

    Also there's a weird ammount of naked men in this for a movie about lesbians.

    I liked the raunchy over the top, brainless humor - it's just really not something you get enough of for this type of movies. Something you Also don't get a lot of is portrayals of gay people which are older than like, 20, and actually had a decent life in a stable relationship. We need more movies like this, more normal movies which are not all striving to be High Art and talking about how being gay is a tragedy that will Ruin Your Life Forever. Not because those grim movies are not relatable - they ARE relatable for most lgbt people and that's the problem.

    This is a cute movie that's just something random you can watch with a popcorn and not have an existential crisis over. So cheers to that and I'm hoping for more movies like this. Taking away the two stars for some cringy moments, and the "wait it's gay so someone has to die".
    10cmcaleer1

    Awesome show!

    It has been a long time since I have enjoyed a movie as much as I did when I watched Cloudburst last summer. My daughter and I watched it together and we laughed and cried all the way through it. I had not heard anything about the show before seeing it and it was a thrill to be so surprised at how great the show was. While all of the cast played their parts wonderfully, my favourite character was Ryan Doucette and I look forward to seeing him in many more future movies. I hope it comes out on video so I can buy a copy to add to my home collection. I can't wait to watch it again. Thank you for such great entertainment and keep up the great work Ryan.
    10pingram-162-873703

    Great Indy flick!

    This was an excellent movie. The 3 stars Olympia Dukakis, Brenda Fricker and Ryan Doucette give outstanding performances and make the characters believable and interesting. Thom Fitzgerald takes a simple story and turns it into a wonderful journey with spectacular backdrops spectacular performances from his cast. In the course of 2 hours he is able to develop each of the main characters so that we really care about each of them. The minor Characters are a little cliché at times but it never takes away from the story or what makes this a great movie. The movie has course language but if you are not upset by this you will find yourself laughing and crying all within the length of the movie. Do yourself a favour and go see this!
    9sergepesic

    Marvelous flick

    This marvelous little, independent flick somehow escaped me for years. At first sight it's just a typical road movie. Two old ladies, a lesbian couple for 31 years, escape from the indignities of a nursing home and drive to Canada to get married. There is a hitchhiker, a modern dancer/stripper, and people and situations one encounters on a road trip. What makes this movie a jewel are two fantastic actresses, two Oscar winners, Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker. Their chemistry, their ease with which they just put on a skin and soul of their characters makes this flick a treasure. Farewell Ms. Dukakis, you'll be missed.
    9cdonahue2877

    Wonderful movie

    I decided to watch Cloudburst the other night. I loved this movie, it was at times a laugh out loud, and other times a tear jerker. The performances by all the cast was phenomenal. If you are looking for a movie that will capture your heart, this is it.

    This is more than just a love story. It tells the story of two women who have shared many years of their lives. Who in the face of illness face the real possibility of being separated. There's many couples who face this everyday. Hits on some serious topics, yet the dialogue is some times light. Great.

    Its on netflix. If you have a chance check it out. It is winner of 13 awards. And rightfully so.

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    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film is an adaptation of the 2010 stage play of the same name by Thom Fitzgerald, who did his own adaptation for the screen.
    • Quotes

      Stella: Y'know, I saw this TV show: Rosie O'Donnell took a bunch of dykes on a cruise to Nova Scotia, then this flock of lesbians got married there.

      Dot: Flock?

      Stella: That's what they call us when we're in a group; a gaggle of gays, a flock of lesbians. Like in nature.

      Dot: Stella, are you proposing to me?

      Stella: Maybe.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Episode #10.22 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Ain't Life Sweet
      Written and Performed by Penny Lang

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 2011 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Former Official site - no longer active as of January 2017
      • Producer's Official Facebook - still active as of January 2017
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Provala oblaka
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
      • Emotion Pictures
      • The Movie Network (TMN)
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,151
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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