This Is Where I Leave You is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Shawn Levy.
It is based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Tropper, who also wrote the film's
screenplay.
The film was released on September 19, 2014.
Plot The four pugnacious siblings of the Altman
family reunite at their childhood home after their father dies, all grounded for a week
of sitting Shiva.
Cast Jason Bateman as Judd Altman, one of the four
combative siblings of the Altman family and the protagonist.
He is married to Quinn, whom he recently caught cheating on him with his boss.
Tina Fey as Wendy Altman, one of the four siblings; a responsible mother who is married
to Barry and has 2 kids.
She is the ex-girlfriend of her childhood friend Horry.
Adam Driver as Phillip Altman, one of the four siblings; the playboy of the family who
is nothing like his father.
He is the baby of the family who has grown into perhaps the most troubled of the lot.
Rose Byrne as Penny Moore, Judd's high school crush.
Corey Stoll as Paul Altman, one of the four siblings; the no-nonsense brother who is responsible
for the family business.
He is married to Annie.
Kathryn Hahn as Annie Altman, Paul's wife.
She and Paul have been trying to have a baby for a long time.
Connie Britton as Tracy, Phillip's girlfriend.
Timothy Olyphant as Horry, Wendy's ex-boyfriend, who still lives with his mother across the
street from the Altman family home due to a brain injury he suffered when he and Wendy
were dating.
Abigail Spencer as Quinn, Judd's estranged wife, whom Judd left after discovering her
affair with Wade.
Dax Shepard as Wade Boulanger, a shock jock radio personality and Judd's former boss,
whom Judd discovered having an affair with Quinn.
Jane Fonda as Hillary Altman, the oversexed widowed mother of Judd, Phillip, Wendy and
Paul.
She is a celebrity psychologist, having written a highly-successful guide to raising children.
Aaron Lazar as Barry Weissman, Wendy's husband.
Ben Schwartz as "Boner", the family’s young rabbi, who tries to bring a cool, modern edge
to their faith’s longstanding traditions of mourning.
Cade Lappin as Cole Altman Debra Monk as Linda, the Altmans' neighbor,
mother of Horry, and Hillary's best friend and confidant.
Will Swenson as the Altmans' father, who makes a brief appearance in a flashback.
Source: Entertainment Weekly, PopSugar Entertainment.
Production This is Where I Leave You began principal
photography on May 13, 2013 in New York City.
Music On October 9, 2013, Michael Giacchino was
hired to score the film.
On August 25, 2014, it was announced that WaterTower Music would release a soundtrack
album for the film on September 16, 2014.
Marketing On May 15, 2014 Entertainment Weekly revealed
a still from the film featuring the whole cast.
On May 28, 2014 the first trailer was released.
Reception This Is Where I Leave You has received generally
mixed reviews from critics.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 42%, based on 111 reviews, with an average
rating of 5.6/10.
The site's consensus reads, "This Is Where I Leave You has its moments, but given the
amount of talent assembled onscreen, the rather pedestrian results can't help but feel like
a letdown."
On Metacritic, the film has a score of 44 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating
"mixed or average reviews".
Salis Afaque of Salis Magazine gave the film 2.5 stars.
References
External links Official website
This Is Where I Leave You at the Internet Movie Database