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Rudderless

2014-10-17 · 105 min · ★ 7.2

Music · Drama · Comedy

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of this unknown talent, he forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis.

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Directors
William H. Macy
Production companies
Amberdale Productions, Unified Pictures, Tee Rob Pictures, Dog Pond Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 58,293

Top Cast

Billy CrudupBilly CrudupSam Manning
Anton YelchinAnton YelchinQuentin
Felicity HuffmanFelicity HuffmanEmily
Selena GomezSelena GomezKate Lucas
Miles HeizerMiles HeizerJosh Manning
Alexandra LovelaceMary Beth
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneDel
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyTrill
Kate MicucciKate MicucciPeaches
Zoe GrahamZoe GrahamLizzie
Suzanne KrullSuzanne KrullBertie Dupree
Chandler RyanChandler RyanApril
Peter SpruytPeter SpruytAlaird
Jamie ChungJamie ChungLisa Martin
Ryan DeanRyan DeanAiken
Ben KwellerWillie
Parke ArnoldInterviewed College Student (uncredited)

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