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The Elder Son streaming

2006 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy 84 min Ages 17+

By: Marius Vaysberg, Marius Weisberg With: Shane West, Reiley McClendon, Ed Begley Jr., Leelee Sobieski, Alan Blumenfeld

THE OPTIMIST is the story of Max, a Russian clarinetist living in Los Angeles, whose life changes when Bo, looking for a hideout after a botched car heist, passes himself off as Max's long-lost son. Complications ensue when Bo falls in love with his newfound "sister" Lolita.

Filmium rating

55%

Mood

Comedic

Dramatic

Lighthearted

Reflective

Thought-Provoking

Cast & Crew

Marius Weisberg

Marius Vaysberg

Scott Sturgeon

Aleksandr Vampilov

Ed Begley Jr.

Shane West

Eric Balfour

Leelee Sobieski

Inna Swann

Alan Blumenfeld

Svetlana Efremova

Joel David Moore

Michael Rose

Brian Geraghty

Regina Hall

Ivana Miličević

Elya Baskin

Kathleen Gati

Reiley McClendon

Rade Šerbedžija

Character Actors

Diverse Talent

Emerging Talent

Ensemble Cast

Notable Performances

Adaptation

Play Adaptation

Cinematic Technique

Character-Centric

Character-Driven

Conventional

Dialogue-Heavy

Naturalistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Character-Focused

Comedy-Drama

Conventional

Family-Centered

Linear

Straightforward

Pace

Balanced

Conversational

Moderate

Steady

Style

Adaptation

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Theatrical

Time-Period

2000S

Mid-2000S

Central Conflict

Family Conflict

Family Secrets

Family Tension

Identity Conflict

Identity Deception

Identity Revelation

Romantic Complications

Romantic Rivalry

Romantic Tension

Characters

Car Thief

Daughter

Father

Pilot

Schoolteacher

Son

Ending

Comedic Resolution

Family Reconciliation

Historical Context

2000S

Key Plot Points

Father'S Job Loss

Marriage Plans

Son'S Love Interest

Thief Claiming Paternity

Plot

Family Conflict

Family Dynamics

Identity Crisis

Identity Deception

Romantic Entanglements

Setting

Contemporary

Domestic

Los Angeles

Urban

Urban Family Home

Shooting Location

Los Angeles

Theme

Family Dynamics

Family Relationships

Family Secrets

Identity

Identity And Deception

Love

Love And Loss

Love And Relationships

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults

Drama Enthusiasts

Family

Family Audiences

Teenagers

Teens

Titles

The Elder Son

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2006

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