Tater Tot & Patton

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Tater Tot & Patton
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Kightlinger
Written byAndrew Kightlinger
Produced by
  • Adam Emerson
  • Ryan M. Hall
  • Dohui Kim
Starring
CinematographyPer
Edited byAndrew Kightlinger
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Music byGarth Stevenson
Production
company
KandamarK
Distributed byGiant Pictures
Release date
June 9, 2017
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tater Tot & Patton is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Andrew Kightlinger.[1] The film stars Jessica Rothe, Bates Wilder, and Forrest Weber.[2]

It was released on June 9, 2017 by Giant Pictures.

Premise[edit]

A wayward millennial escapes to a South Dakota ranch, unhinging her Uncle's placid alcoholic life.

Cast[edit]

  • Jessica Rothe as Andie
  • Bates Wilder as Erwin
  • Forrest Weber as Richie
  • Kathy Askew as Tilly

Release[edit]

The film was released on June 9, 2017 by Giant Pictures.

Reception[edit]

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 86% based on 21 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.51/10.[3] James Hanton of Outtake Mag scored the film a 4/5 and stated "A film executed with great conviction and a staggering attention to detail, Tater Tot & Patton strikes the perfect balance between relatable and extraordinary."[4] Movie Nation's Roger Moore rated the film 2.5/4 and said "A vivid sense of place – South Dakota – and a winning, subtle turn by Jessica Rothe are the strong suit of this character dramedy."[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Troublesome Message of Taming a Woman in 'Tater Tot & Patton'". PopMatters. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  2. ^ Byrnes, Dave (March 7, 2019). "New film "Tater Tot & Patton" is love letter to, criticism of, SD culture". Capital Journal. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tater Tot & Patton (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Hanton, James (April 29, 2019). "Tater Tot & Patton – a moving tale of connection that side-steps cliché with grace". Outtake Mag. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Moore, Roger (April 26, 2019). "Movie Review: Jessica Rothe shines — as usual — in "Tater Tot & Patton"". Movie Nation. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

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