Sam Davis convinces his former best friend to spend a weekend with him to rekindle their friendship at an elegant beachside estate owned by a famous documentary filmmaker. However, it soon becomes clear that Sam is secretly infatuated with his ex, Zoe, who is now the filmmaker’s fiancée, and that his true intention is to thwart their impending nuptials. As Sam’s plan begins to unravel, he is forced to realize how complicated love and friendship can be.
Acting
Michael Angarano commits fully to insufferable.
Costume
Sam's ridiculous outfits are character development.
Direction
Max Winkler's debut has surprising visual confidence.
Director
Max Winkler
Uma Thurman
Zoe
Michael Angarano
Sam Davis
Lee Pace
Whit Coutell
Rebecca Mader
Esme Ball
Jake Johnson
Teddy
Reece Thompson
Marshall Schmidt
Brooke Bloom
Margaret Cornish
Harper Dill
Carol Archer
Nathalie Love
Blonde Maid
Charlie Moss
Nico Spicer
Lisby Larson
Nina Pileggi
Paul Amodeo
Bruce Singer
Philip Carlson
Butler
Catherine Russell
Party Guest
Jack Koenig
Party Guest
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Max Winkler is Henry Winkler's son, and this was his feature directorial debut at age 27.
The film deliberately subverts 2000s manic pixie dream girl tropes by making the male lead the delusional fantasist instead.
US
