Kelly & Cal

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Kelly & Cal

R

2014

1h 49m

Comedy

Drama

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An unhappy new mother (Juliette Lewis) banishes the blues through her friendship with a mischievous teen (Jonny Weston) who has a spinal injury.

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Kelly & Cal is a compellingly offbeat treat for fans of character-driven drama -- and a showcase for Juliette Lewis' formidable gifts.

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

10/02/2014

2.5/4

The movie turns a little soapy as it tries to locate a satisfying ending, and there are too many self-conscious statements of life's little lessons, yet the passion remains.

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Bruce Ingram

Chicago Sun-Times

09/26/2014

2.5/4

It's difficult to be fully invested in the Big Emotional Developments of the final act.

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Penny Walker

Arizona Republic

09/25/2014

3/5

There are complex situations, well-acted characters and a central relationship that feels authentic and mature - and yet it's missing some element to bring it fully into focus.

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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

07/17/2020

C-

If it weren't for Juliette Lewis' strong central performance, there wouldn't be much else here to recommend ... See it for yourself, or don't.

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

09/05/2019

3/5

It's a generally pleasing independent film that quietly and tenderly renders its central relationship as an examination of those increasingly rare connections we experience with like-minded individuals as life goes on.

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Ren Jender

Bitch Flicks

03/12/2019

A film with real distribution, directed by a woman as well as written by one is a rare enough occurrence that I wish I didn't have to point out all that's wrong with Kelly & Cal.

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Uynga U

@RT32500567 07/23/2024

the ending feels just right

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Bahad j

@RT27093708 07/22/2024

The movie was a very exciting adventure from start to finish

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KB B

@Okbullard 05/19/2024

This was such a compelling film with great acting, storyline and many intense moments. Juliette Lewis was exceptional as usual. It's definitely worth the watch

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nilufer e

@Nilicim 05/31/2020

I did have low expectations about this movie but it exceeded them. Juliette Lewis was amazing as well as the Cal character. I even loved the husband. So things happen and there is no one to blame and it was beautifully crafted.

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12/01/2018

Juliette Lewis gives an amazing performance in this odd drama.

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06/19/2017

Great character driven story.

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Synopsis

An unhappy new mother (Juliette Lewis) banishes the blues through her friendship with a mischievous teen (Jonny Weston) who has a spinal injury.

Director: Jen McGowan
Producer: Mandy Tagger Brockey, Adi Ezroni
Screenwriter: Amy Lowe Starbin
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Mad Dog Pictures, Mountaintop Prods.
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.4K
Runtime: 1h 49m