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The Cake Eaters (2007)
Director: Mary Stuart Masterson
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Aaron Stanford, Bruce Dern, Elizabeth Ashley
6.3
64%Runtime86 min
RatingR
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The death of the Kimbrough family matriarch affects the three male survivors of the clan. Widower Easy tries to reconnect with his old flame, Marg. Eldest son and struggling musician Guy moves back to town, feeling guilty that he missed the funeral. His brother, Beagle, who was his mother's caretaker, falls for Marg's granddaughter, Georgia, a chronically ill girl who fears her time is growing short.
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The Cake Eaters (2007), directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, received mixed reviews from critics, with a 64% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film did not earn any major awards, but the IMDb rating of 6.3/10 suggests a moderately positive reception from general audiences.
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Fans of character-driven dramas and thoughtful, understated performances will appreciate the 2007 film The Cake Eaters, directed by Mary Stuart Masterson. This poignant story about a family grappling with loss and connection features standout work from actors like Kristen Stewart, exploring themes of grief, love, and the complexities of human relationships.
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The Cake Eaters is a 2007 American independent drama film about two small-town families who must confront old issues with the return of one family's son. The film was directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, and stars Kristen Stewart, Aaron Stanford, Bruce Dern and Jayce Bartok. Stewart plays Georgia, a young girl with Friedreich's ataxia, a rare disease for which there is no cure.
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