Dean Spanley
2008 · Movie · 100 min · ★ 7.4 · 83% critics
In Edwardian England, a distant father and his dutiful adult son struggle to connect. After attending a talk on reincarnation, they become drawn into an eccentric series of dinners with a clergyman, where a rare wine and unusual stories begin to soften old grief and open the door to reconciliation.
Also known as My Talks with Dean Spanley
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-12-12
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (68 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, whimsical comedy-drama about grief, aging, and unexpected companionship, with strong performances and a gentle pace; Not for you if you need fast plot or clear realism, like in City Island.
Pros: subtle, moving performances; wry, gentle humor; family-friendly tone | Cons: slow start; odd premise; may feel aimless
Themes
- based on novel or book
- england
- victorian england
- dog
- gentlemen
Cast & crew
Jeremy Northam
as Fisk Junior / Narrator (voice)
Sam Neill
as Dean Spanley
Bryan Brown
as Wrather
Peter O'Toole
as Fisk Senior
Judy Parfitt
as Mr. Brimley
Art Malik
as Swami Nala Prash
Ramon Tikaram
as Nawab of Ranjiput
Directed by Toa Fraser