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      Manchester by the Sea

      R Released Dec 16, 2016 2 hr. 17 min. Drama TRAILER for Manchester by the Sea: Trailer 1 List
      96% 358 Reviews Tomatometer 78% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score After the death of his older brother Joe, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked that Joe has made him sole guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick. Taking leave of his job as a janitor in Boston, Lee reluctantly returns to Manchester-by-the-Sea, the fishing village where his working-class family has lived for generations. There, he is forced to deal with a past that separated him from his wife, Randi (Michelle Williams), and the community where he was born and raised. Read More Read Less

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      Manchester by the Sea delivers affecting drama populated by full-bodied characters, marking another strong step forward for writer-director Kenneth Lonergan.

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      Steven M. My favorite movie of that year! Simply splendid. The acting and directing and writing are beautiful. My pick for Best Picture over Moonlight. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/21 Full Review Katie D Perfect movie for a gray day! This film feels a little long and the editing/cinematography could use some work, but the acting is award-worthy! It is definitely Casey Affleck's best work and also a wonderful performance by Lucas Hedges! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/15/21 Full Review Hao Ian L A film of silences and unspoken emotions, it's a slow-burner that gradually unfolds with the characters grappling with grief in different ways. There are no grand pronouncements or cathartic moments of resolution, which is just the beauty of the film, <i>Manchester by the Sea</i> instead lingers slowly with viewers, it's a quiet meditation on the enduring power of grief, the complexities of forgiveness, and the tentative hope for connection even in the face of an overwhelmingly heartbreaking loss. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/24 Full Review Ruthless T Outstanding performance by Casey Affleck. People need to understand not every movie needs to have a happy ending or an ending that ties everything together. This movie really makes you feel a certain way for the characters. It's moving. Beautiful film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Michael Antony A Mikey's Movie Review: Manchester By The Sea (2016) A personal tragedy, a troubled man and an orphaned teenager might seem like the perfect combination for a feel good redemptive character study, but writer / director Kenneth Lonergan (Gangs of New York) has other plans… Casey Affleck (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) plays Lee Chandler a depressed, asocial janitor who becomes the legal guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick ‘Patty' (sensitively portrayed by Lucas Hedges), upon the sudden death of his brother. In a film about grief, guilt and the complexities of trying to recover from a heartbreaking event that has literally torn a family apart. Though the subject matter is tough, the dialogue isn't grim but witty and dry. While the natural way it's expressed generates genuine emotion between both the characters and the audience. Unsurprisingly the film also won Best Original Screenplay at the 89th Academy Awards. Beautifully supported by Michelle Williams (The Fabelmans) and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), Affleck is a revelation and truly deserving of his Best Actor Oscar. His portrayal is thoughtful, nuanced and engaging. Despite Lee's flaws we warm to him instantly. We understand his pain and want him to find a way to some kind of redemption… to say too much would be unkind, but it's fair to say the film avoids easy answers. Resisting the Hollywood cliché that with a bit of self-respect, love and steely determination you can get through and over anything… Tissues may be required! Mikey's Movie Rating: 5/5* Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Georgan G The topic of long term grief is rarely addressed in film. The portrayal of such grief gives new meaning to intense drama. I am very impressed with the honesty of this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating
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      K. Austin Collins The Ringer In Manchester by the Sea, Kenneth Lonergan again explores the depth of grief. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Writer/director Kenneth Lonergan's MANCHESTER BY THE SEA made me leave the theater feeling empty... it could easily be filed away as just another white male angst narrative. Rated: C+ Mar 22, 2017 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au Manchester by the Sea may be a potent examination of grief, family and self-imposed solitude, but it's also oddly life-affirming and uplifting. Rated: 5/5 Jan 31, 2017 Full Review Demitra Kampakis Vague Visages Lonergan interrogates the realities of grief with sober restraint. Dec 12, 2023 Full Review Vadim Rizov Filmmaker Magazine Manchester overflows with ripe dialogue, developed characters, and a toughmindedness that resists the all-American bromide that with a little emotional elbow grease, anyone can transcend their past and get on with it. Jan 18, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault There are some awfully good moments in "Manchester by the Sea," and there aren’t really any awful moments. Rated: B+ Aug 25, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis After the death of his older brother Joe, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is shocked that Joe has made him sole guardian of his teenage nephew Patrick. Taking leave of his job as a janitor in Boston, Lee reluctantly returns to Manchester-by-the-Sea, the fishing village where his working-class family has lived for generations. There, he is forced to deal with a past that separated him from his wife, Randi (Michelle Williams), and the community where he was born and raised.
      Director
      Kenneth Lonergan
      Executive Producer
      Josh Godfrey, John Krasinski, Declan Baldwin, Bill Migliore
      Screenwriter
      Kenneth Lonergan
      Distributor
      Roadside Attractions, Amazon Studios
      Production Co
      Roadside Attractions, Big Indie Pictures
      Rating
      R (Some Sexual Content|Language Throughout)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 16, 2016, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 7, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $47.7M
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