THE BACHELORS (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Julie Delpy (Before Sunset), Josh Wiggins (Max), Odeya Rush (Lady Bird), Jae Head (Hancock), Tom Amandes (Saving Lincoln), Kevin Dunn (Transformers)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Kurt Voelker (Park), director, writer; Matthew Baer (Unbroken), William Leo Kiely IV (Barely Lethal), Bill Kiely (True Deception), Joseph McKelheer (The Hammer) and George Parra (The Squeeze), producers; Joel P. West (Short Term 12), composer; Antonio Riestra (Mama), cinematographer; Anita Brandt Burgoyne (Legally Blonde), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

After his wife passes away, Bill (Simmons) moves himself and his 17-year-old son Wes (Wiggins) from their small town to the big city in an attempt to start afresh. As both Bill and Wes struggle to adjust to their new lives, they find comfort in romances with local women, and manage to form a tighter bond as father and son…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

This is a charming drama about family and dealing with loss which is anchored by a memorable performance by J.K. Simmons, which alone should not make this one that slips under the radar.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 30TH MARCH 2018

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