You Can Count On Me

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You Can Count On Me ★★★ 1999 (R)

Sammy (Linney) is a single mom who works at the local bank in her small hometown. Orphaned at an early age, she has grown apart from her younger brother Terry (Ruffalo), who's become a self-destructive wanderer. When Terry comes for a visit, the love they still share as siblings conflicts with their unease over their adult selves and what they now expect from each other. Great performances and no pat resolutions. 109m/C VHS, DVD . Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick, Jon Tenney, Rory Culkin; Cameos: Kenneth Lonergan; D: Kenneth Lonergan; W: Kenneth Lonergan; C: Stephen Kazmierski; M: Lesley Barber. Ind. Spirit ‘01: First Feature, Screenplay; L.A. Film Critics ‘00: Screenplay; N.Y. Film Critics ‘00: Actress (Linney), Screenplay; Natl. Soc. Film Critics ‘00: Actress (Linney), Screenplay; Sundance ‘00: Screenplay, Grand Jury Prize; Writers Guild ‘00: Orig. Screenplay.

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