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A Short History of Decay

R20141h 34mMichael Maren
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 54

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"It doesn't get better than this."

A failed Brooklyn writer, Nathan Fisher, visits his ailing parents in Florida. His mother has Alzheimer's and his father has recently had a stroke and his girlfriend has recently broken up with him.

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What is A Short History of Decay (2014) about?

A failed Brooklyn writer, Nathan Fisher, visits his ailing parents in Florida. His mother has Alzheimer's and his father has recently had a stroke and his girlfriend has recently broken up with him.

Who stars in A Short History of Decay?

A Short History of Decay stars Emmanuelle Chriqui (Erika Bryce), Bryan Greenberg (Nathan), Harris Yulin (Bob Fisher), Kathleen Rose Perkins (Shelly), Rebecca Dayan (Alex). The film was directed by Michael Maren.

How long is A Short History of Decay?

A Short History of Decay has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated R.

Is A Short History of Decay worth watching?

A Short History of Decay holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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