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Manchester by the Sea
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Manchester by the Sea

2016-11-17 · 138 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

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Directors
Kenneth Lonergan
Production companies
Pearl Street Films, K Period Media, B Story, The Affleck/Middleton Project, The Media Farm, Big Indie Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 79,000,000

Top Cast

Casey AffleckCasey AffleckLee Chandler
Lucas HedgesLucas HedgesPatrick Chandler
Michelle WilliamsMichelle WilliamsRandi Chandler
Kyle ChandlerKyle ChandlerJoe Chandler
C.J. WilsonC.J. WilsonGeorge
Gretchen MolGretchen MolElise Henderson
Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickJeffrey Garner
Anna BaryshnikovAnna BaryshnikovSandy
Heather BurnsHeather BurnsJill
Ivy O'BrienIvy O'BrienYoung Patrick Chandler
Kara HaywardKara HaywardSilvie McGann
Tom KempTom KempStan Chandler
Josh HamiltonJosh HamiltonWes (Joe's Lawyer)
Tate DonovanTate DonovanHockey Coach
Ruibo QianRuibo QianDr. Bethany
Robert SellaRobert SellaDr. Muller
Susan PourfarSusan PourfarNurse Irene
Stephen McKinley HendersonStephen McKinley HendersonMr. Emery
Chloe DixonSuzy Chandler
Ellie TevesKaren Chandler

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