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The Confirmation streaming

2016 Movie Canada Adventure, Drama, Comedy 101 min Ages 12+
By: Bob Nelson With: Jaeden Martell, Maria Bello, Clive Owen, Stephen Tobolowsky, Tim Blake Nelson

Eight year old Anthony is somewhat uneasy about spending the weekend with his alcoholic, down-on-his-luck carpenter dad Walt while his mom Bonnie and her new husband Kyle go to a Catholic retreat together. Walt is just as uneasy about spending time with Anthony, especially since their first day together is a series of characteristically unfortunate events, including his truck breaking down, his landlord locking him out of the house, and the theft of his toolbox, which he needs for an upcoming job. As Walt and Anthony set about finding the guy who stole the tools and improvise around their other misfortunes, they begin to discover a true connection with each other, causing Walt to become a better father and Anthony to reveal the promise and potential of the good man he will become.

Filmium rating
64%

Mood

Family-Oriented
Heartwarming
Reflective
Touching

Cast & Crew

Bob Nelson
Matthew Modine
Tim Blake Nelson
Patton Oswalt
Clive Owen
Jaeden Martell
Stephen Tobolowsky
Maria Bello

Adaptation

Original Screenplay

Budget

Independent Film

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Naturalistic

Narrative Structure

Linear Storytelling

Pace

Deliberate
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Steady

Runtime

Short Film

Style

Character-Driven
Drama
Realistic

Time-Period

Modern

Central Conflict

Family Reconciliation
Stolen Toolbox

Characters

Divorced Father
Family
Young Boy

Ending

Heartwarming
Hopeful

Historical Context

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Family Bonding
Search For Thieves
Theft Discovery

Plot

Family Bonding
Father-Son Relationship
Reconnection
Theft
Theft Investigation

Setting

Domestic
Intimate
Suburban
Suburban Neighborhood
Vancouver

Shooting Location

Vancouver

Theme

Family Dynamics
Family Reconciliation
Parent-Child Relationship
Personal Growth
Reconnection
Trust

Genre

Character Study
Drama
Family

Audiences

Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Families
Family
Teenagers

Titles

The Confirmation

Critical Reception

Favorable Reviews

Ratings

6.7/10 On Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

91% Approval Rating
Critical Acclaim
Generally Favorable Reviews
Positive Critical Reception
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Canada

Release Year

2016
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