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Phil

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Robert Forster, Greg Kinnear, Luke Wilson, Jay Duplass, Kurt Fuller, Emily Mortimer, Bradley Whitford, and Taylor Schilling in Phil (2019)
Phil, a depressed dentist whose life is falling apart, is shocked when one of his patients, a man who seemed to have the perfect life, kills himself. Determined to find out what would drive a man who had everything to end his life, Phil pretends to be a handyman and integrates himself in to the dead man's life, befriending his wife and daughter. How long can Phil keep up this double life when he is already ready to end his normal one?
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A depressed dentist in mid life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.A depressed dentist in mid life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.A depressed dentist in mid life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.

  • Director
    • Greg Kinnear
  • Writer
    • Stephen Mazur
  • Stars
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Emily Mortimer
    • Bradley Whitford
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Greg Kinnear
    • Writer
      • Stephen Mazur
    • Stars
      • Greg Kinnear
      • Emily Mortimer
      • Bradley Whitford
    • 17User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Phil
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Alicia
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Michael Fisk
    Jay Duplass
    Jay Duplass
    • Malcolm
    Megan Charpentier
    Megan Charpentier
    • Molly
    Sarah Dugdale
    Sarah Dugdale
    • Kara
    April Cameron
    April Cameron
    • Rahel
    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Detective Welling
    Taylor Schilling
    Taylor Schilling
    • Samantha Ford
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Bing Fisk
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Dean Wurtz
    Nicole Oliver
    Nicole Oliver
    • Rosemary
    Rukiya Bernard
    Rukiya Bernard
    • Nora
    William B. Davis
    William B. Davis
    • Father Grant
    Peter Bryant
    Peter Bryant
    • Cop
    Kirby Morrow
    Kirby Morrow
    • Childhood Friend
    Angela Moore
    Angela Moore
    • Nurse
    Brittany Mitchell
    Brittany Mitchell
    • Nurse 2…
    • Director
      • Greg Kinnear
    • Writer
      • Stephen Mazur
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    9ravenboldie

    Better than some would have you believe.

    Both my partner and I watched this last night and I always ask her what she gives a movie out of 10, 10 being the highest rating. My partner gave it 8 and I gave it 9. Greg kinnear is one of the best actors around and his acting skill clearly showed through in Phil. Great story, full of lows and highs but would love to have known why 'he' did the unthinkable at the end. Well worth the watch!
    9itaylor-50665

    Really Good!

    This was a very pleasant surprise. Great group of actors, all performing well. Kinnear is always good but really excelled this time. The writing was good and the story really kept our interest. Serious but with moments of humor. A very adult movie but, thank heavens, not spoiled by the inclusion of bedroom action or filthy dialogue. And no smoking either! .
    9rgu-29744

    Loved this

    So much of any movie depends on a persons mood, attention, ambience, and setting, and I think many of these poorer reviews are misguided. I thought it was very enjoyable. Several laughs, good acting and story. A worthwhile investment of 90 mins or so.
    3nigelmacdonald

    Waste of time

    Tries so hard to be both a comedy in the style of Green Card while also attempting some deep and meaningful examination of human existence. It fails at both, but Kinnear is likeable and his performance almost saves it.
    7vucaii

    Very good. Something different

    Probably not good for people expecting holliwood traditional films. I enjoyed it too much

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    • Trivia
      Phil (2019) is a Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Greg Kinnear and written by Stephen Mazur. The film starred Kinnear, Emily Mortimer, Jay Duplass, Robert Forster, Taylor Schilling, Kurt Fuller, Luke Wilson and Bradley Whitford. It was Kinnear's directorial debut.
    • Quotes

      Malcolm: Are you here to stay?

      Phil: [nods in affirmation] Yeah.

      Malcolm: How do I know?

      Phil: Because last night, I fought harder to save my life than I ever fought to take it.

    • Soundtracks
      (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden
      Written by Joe South

      Performed by Lynn Anderson

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    • Release date
      • July 5, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La nueva filosofía de Phil
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • BRON Studios
      • Creative Wealth Media Finance
      • Imperative Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:39 : 1

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