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Rudderless (2014)

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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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Josh
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Mary Beth
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Sam
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Casey
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Jacob Taylor (aka Dorm Dude) (as David Adam Flannery)
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Brent
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Keri
Ali Meyer ...
Female Newscaster #2
Lance West ...
Male Newscaster #2
Kevin Ogle ...
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Brent's Wife
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Lisa Martin
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Emily
Phil Deberry ...
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Storyline

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.

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

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The way back begins with a single chord.

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Comedy | Drama | Music

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Rated R for language | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

21 February 2015 (Japan)  »

Also Known As:

Ao Som da Vida  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$37,440 (USA) (17 October 2014)

Gross:

$37,440 (USA) (17 October 2014)
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Trivia

Brents view out of his apartment window is downtown OKC including the large brown building which is the jail. See more »

Goofs

In the beginning of the film, there are many banners for the university as well as a gate clearly showing the university is UCO, the University of Central Oklahoma. Moments later during the news scenes, the university is called Central Plains State University. See more »

Quotes

Josh: What ever happened to free choice?
Sam: That's a myth.
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Soundtracks

Wheels On The Bus
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Performed by Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Ben Kweller and Ryan Dean (as Rudderless)
Arrangement by Charleton Pettus & Simon Steadman
Produced by SolidState
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Great Film.
25 October 2014 | by (Canada) – See all my reviews

Music was great and a terrific performances. I did not see the twists that this movie offers coming which is very refreshing.

Watching it a second time reveals more aspects of the performances that at first pass you may miss.

They do a great job on a very tough subject which I as a parent hope never to experience.

Watch this film and you will be moved. Great job on the trailer as well

  • not to give it away.




Nicely done.

Jared


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