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Same Kind of Different as Me

Same Kind of Different as Me

Drama · 2017

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.

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Same Kind of Different as Me

“Based On The Incredible True Story That Inspired Millions”

2017 Drama 1h 59m

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6.8 / 10

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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 of their lives.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Carney

Written by

Ron Hall · Alexander Foard · Michael Carney

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Ron Hall

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Denver

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger

Deborah Hall

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Earl Hall

Olivia Holt

Olivia Holt

Regan Hall

Peyton Wich

Peyton Wich

Young Bobby

Lara Grice

Lara Grice

Bobby's Mom

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.