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Better Things

151h 33m2008Duane Hopkins
IMDb: 5.2/10Rotten: 89%
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Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are going through a shift in their 60 year relationship. Years of resentment and unspoken truths have built a barrier between them that Mrs Gladwin, in her abiding love, tries to erode in little gestures.

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What is Better Things (2008) about?

Gail's agoraphobia keeps her inside where she escapes into romance novels. She shares a house with her Nan, recently back from the hospital. Gradually, they both try to reach out to each other to break their isolation. Rob plunges further into his addiction as a way of numbing his heartbreak over the death of his girlfriend. In his stupor, he dreams of embracing her again. Mr & Mrs Gladwin are…

Who stars in Better Things?

Better Things stars Tara Ballard (Sarah), Betty Bench (Mrs Gladwin), Michael Socha (Mike), Freddie Cunliffe (Jon), Patricia Loveland (Nan Wilson). The film was directed by Duane Hopkins.

How long is Better Things?

Better Things has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated 15.

Is Better Things worth watching?

Better Things holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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