Dramas, Family Interaction, Tear Jerker, Self-Discovery, On-The-Road, Recommended, Character Study, Wise Fools, Mental Illness, Theatrical Release, Essential Cinema
Description
Callous hustler Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) is busy working on his next deal when he receives word that his estranged father has died. After traveling back to Ohio from Los Angeles for the funeral, Charlie is miffed to find that although he will receive a vintage Buick from his father's estate, he isn't getting a cent of the three-million-dollar fortune. Instead, Charlie finds that the money has been left to the caretakers of his institutionalized autistic brother, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman). Once he gets over the shock of the existence of a brother of whom he seems to have no recollection, Charlie kidnaps Raymond and heads cross-country in the Buick in an attempt to get a cut of the inheritance to pay off some of his failing deals. However, during their adventure, Charlie not only learns how to deal with Raymond's many idiosyncrasies, but he also actually begins to care about his older brother, surprising even himself with his ability to love and his realization that money isn't necessarily the most important thing. Barry Levinson directs Ron Bass's script with impeccable timing and a wonderful sense of humor.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Special Edition Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Mono - Spanish Stereo Surround - French Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Featurette Collectible Packaging Audio Commentary: 1. Barry Levinson - Director 2. Ronald Bass - Screenwriter 3. Barry Morrow - Screenwriter Text/Photo Galleries: Photo Galleries
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