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The Off Hours (2011)
Director: Megan Griffiths
Cast: Amy Seimetz, Tony Doupe, Ross Partridge, Scoot McNairy
5.9Runtime93 min
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A waitress working the night shift at a roadside diner in a small, industrial town becomes intrigued by a charming truck driver, while the diner's owner struggles to keep his dwindling business afloat.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Off Hours (2011), directed by Megan Griffiths, has received a mixed critical reception. While the film has a relatively low IMDb rating of 5.9/10, indicating a somewhat divided audience response, it has not received major awards recognition.
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Directed by Megan Griffiths, The Off Hours (2011) is a contemplative drama that offers a nuanced, slice-of-life portrait of a diner waitress and the charming truck driver who catches her eye. With standout performances from Amy Seimetz and Scoot McNairy, the film immerses viewers in the quiet struggles and modest ambitions of its working-class characters, delivering a thoughtful exploration of loneliness, connection, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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The Off Hours is an American film written and directed by Seattle filmmaker Megan Griffiths. The full-length feature film is akin to real life events that happened at a truck stop. It was distinguished due to its adoption of environmental and socially acceptable settings, which has won recognition by the Sustainable Style Foundation with a SSF Tag award. The film was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on January 22, 2011.
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