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Natural Selection

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.5K
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Natural Selection (2011)
A devout Christian housewife who is unable to bear children discovers that her  husband has made donations at the same sperm bank for 25 years. After he suffers a stroke, she leaves her sheltered world to find his eldest biological son: an ex-con with whom she develops an odd but meaningful relationship.
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Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.

  • Director
    • Robbie Pickering
  • Writer
    • Robbie Pickering
  • Stars
    • Matt O'Leary
    • Rachael Harris
    • John Diehl
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robbie Pickering
    • Writer
      • Robbie Pickering
    • Stars
      • Matt O'Leary
      • Rachael Harris
      • John Diehl
    • 18User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Matt O'Leary
    Matt O'Leary
    • Raymond
    Rachael Harris
    Rachael Harris
    • Linda
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Abe
    Gayland Williams
    Gayland Williams
    • Sheila
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • Peter
    Stephanie King
    • Shaunice
    Bernadette Pérez
    Bernadette Pérez
    • Porno Nun
    • (as Berna Roberts)
    Drake Dempsey
    • Porno Priest
    Michael Hyland
    Michael Hyland
    • Handsome Doctor
    Greg Grosh
    • Sperm Clinic Doctor
    • (as Gregory Grosh)
    Rob Huebel
    Rob Huebel
    • Martin
    Sam Eidson
    Sam Eidson
    • Homeless Guy #1
    Salvador Cabral
    • Homeless Guy #2
    Lauren Nailen
    • Wigwam Clerk
    Roger Hewitt
    • Old Motel Clerk
    Hallie Martin
    Hallie Martin
    • White Trash Fox
    Rick Appleton
    • Bartender
    Melinda DeKay
    Melinda DeKay
    • Stern Nurse
    • Director
      • Robbie Pickering
    • Writer
      • Robbie Pickering
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    9mimirosen

    So glad to have stumbled upon this

    Yes this is a gem. Acting that makes you forget you are watching a movie. Thank you to all who made it happen.
    9farron34

    Great film!

    Wow, I was pleasantly surprised by this film. I wasn't expecting much, and it held my attention and kept me engaged throughout. The characterization is quiet and powerful, and the writing is excellent. Not really predictable at all, which made it refreshing. A great, subtle blend of comedy and drama.

    This is a very strong feature directorial debut for Pickering, who also wrote the film. (He has another film in pre-pro for release next year – I will most definitely make a note to see it). Very textured story, great writing, with lots of great metaphors and offers many poignant critiques of gray areas of culture, religion, and relationships. The acting, editing, and score are also excellent.
    8GlenjaminX

    A Sweet Surprise

    I was more than surprised by this film. The performance of the two main characters was authentic and moving. Linda and Raymond were both desperate and lonely people yearning for human connection. The film takes us on a whirlwind trip through powerful, unexamined emotions. A few of the supporting characters were under developed, but did not seriously detract from the movie. I was moved by the power of this little film.
    Vincentiu

    labyrinth

    with many levels. and masks. because, at first sigh, it can be version of Transamerica or an usual indie. in fact, it is a touching story. about love, dreams, search of yourself and price of dreams. and its remarkable charm source is an impressive acting. exploration of character nuances, drawing of state of soul, full of adorable innocence drops. road-movie and map of transformation of two people, it is seductive discuss about life sense. so, not an ordinary movie. only a precise definition of atmosphere and wise broke of rules. a film who respires freedom. and who inspires. not moralistic but ironic. not extraordinary but interesting. not brilliant. only smart.
    9andreagogek

    Great movie!!

    We absolutely love this movie! From start to finish we were mesmerized...It has a fantastic story line and not your typical ending. I highly recommend watching it

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    Related interests

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    Dark Comedy
    Still frame
    Adventure
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
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    Drama

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Before opening credits: "And God said to Onan, 'Thou shall not spill thy seed in vain.' - Genesis 38:9"
    • Goofs
      When Linda asks Raymond in her car if he's in some kind of trouble, the camera cuts away a few times to her reaction, and it's obvious she's reacting to a different actor with a much darker beard.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Paris, France
      Written and Performed by Blair

      Courtesy of Autumn Tone Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Blog
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Doğal Ayıklanma
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Best Medicine Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,282
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,375
      • Mar 18, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,282
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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