Dean

"A comedy about tragedy."

2016 1h 34m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 75

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Synopsis

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A comedy about loss, grief, and the redemptive power of love. Dean is a NY illustrator who falls hard for an LA woman while trying to prevent his father from selling the family home in the wake of his mother's death.

“A comedy about tragedy.”

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Cast

Demetri Martin
Dean
Gillian Jacobs
Nicky
Christine Woods
Michelle
Mary Steenburgen
Carol
Kevin Kline
Robert
Briga Heelan
Becca
Ginger Gonzaga
Jill
Reid Scott
Brett

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Demetri Martin
Writers: Demetri Martin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Demetri Martin, shot by Mark Schwartzbard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Andrew Dickler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Demetri Martin and Gillian Jacobs and Christine Woods carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A comedy about tragedy.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3914332 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 75 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Demetri Martin directs. Mark Schwartzbard behind the camera. Andrew Dickler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by Demetri Martin, shot by Mark Schwartzbard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Andrew Dickler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Demetri Martin and Gillian Jacobs and Christine Woods carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "A comedy about tragedy.".
6IMDB entry: tt3914332 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 75 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mark Schwartzbard
Editing: Andrew Dickler
Production design: Sam Lisenco
Costume design: Keri Langerman
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $254,536
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Dean (2016)

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★ 8/10
Dean is a comic artist and writer coming to terms with a father he cannot relate to, their shared grief of the loss of his mother, and a confusing relationship with a new girl in his life. The film is somewhat formulaic with some stereotypical portrayals, like that of the love interest Nicky, or the crew of California firm that wants to hire Dean. But there's just enough heart to be an enjoyable story. Casting was good. Martin feels like Dean. Jacobs feels like Nicky. And, Kline is himself playing Robert (father).

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