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The Leisure Seeker

The Leisure Seeker

Drama · Romance · Adventure · 2018

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

Movie details

The Leisure Seeker

“A Once in a Lifetime Roadtrip They Will Never Forget”

2018 Drama · Romance · Adventure 1h 52m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Paolo Virzì

Written by

Stephen Amidon · Francesca Archibugi · Paolo Virzì · Francesco Piccolo

Helen Mirren

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Donald Sutherland

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John Spencer

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Jane Spencer

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Court is in session

Put The Leisure Seeker on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.