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Lifelines

20081h 31mRob Margolies
IMDb 5.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 28

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Mom Nancy, a schoolteacher, is unable to handle the constant barrage of hostility from her three children. Husband Ira is ineffectual in helping his wife with her anxiety. Older son Mikey is barely able to express himself. Middle child Meghan flouts whatever restrictions her parents place on her, and youngest child Spencer, needs to be handcuffed to the car just to participate in family outings.

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What is Lifelines (2008) about?

Mom Nancy, a schoolteacher, is unable to handle the constant barrage of hostility from her three children. Husband Ira is ineffectual in helping his wife with her anxiety. Older son Mikey is barely able to express himself. Middle child Meghan flouts whatever restrictions her parents place on her, and youngest child Spencer, needs to be handcuffed to the car just to participate in family outings.

Who stars in Lifelines?

Lifelines stars Jane Adams (Nancy Bernstein), Josh Pais (Ira Bernstein), Robbie Sublett (Michael Bernstein), Dreama Walker (Meghan Bernstein), Jacob Kogan (Spencer Bernstein). The film was directed by Rob Margolies.

How long is Lifelines?

Lifelines has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is Lifelines worth watching?

Lifelines holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. 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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