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About the Film

Year

2014

Rating

R

Genre

Drama / Comedy

Running Time

105 MIN

Synopsis

Award-winning actor William H. Macy makes his directorial debut in this heartfelt and inspirational drama lead by an exemplary cast. Sam (Billy Crudup), a former high-profile ad executive, is devastated by the sudden death of his musician son. When Sam discovers a box filled with his son's demo tapes, the grieving father’s downward spiral comes to a standstill as he explores this unexpected gift. After mustering the will to perform one of the songs at a local bar, Sam meets and forms a friendship with Quentin (Anton Yelchin), a young musician. The unlikely duo forms a rock band that becomes a local sensation, and they set out on an emotional musical journey that ultimately revitalizes both of their lives.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Billy Crudup

Sam

Anton Yelchin

Quentin

Felicity Huffman

Emily

Jamie Chung

Lisa Martin

Selena Gomez

Kate

Laurence Fishburne

Del

About the Crew

Director

William H. Macy

Producer

Keith Kjarval

Producer

Brad Greiner

Executive Producer

Jeff Johnson

Executive Producer

Patricia Cox

Executive Producer

Nathan Kelly

Executive Producer

William H. Macy

Executive Producer

Aaron L. Gilbert

Executive Producer

John Raymonds

Executive Producer

Ali Jazayeri

Executive Producer

Jacob Pechenik

Writer

Jeff Robison

Writer

Casey Twenter

Writer

Robison Jeff

Writer

William H. Macy

Music Scoring

Eef Barzelay