Spring Forward

– As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work toget..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1999
Spring Forward (1999)

As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work together outdoors for the local park system, share thoughts and feelings that gradually deepen into a relationship approaching father and son. Paul is just out of prison for armed robbery, assigned to work with Murph, a middle-aged vet whose grown son Bobby is dying. Paul is trying to control his temper and build a spiritual side based on reading. Murph is a down-to-earth Sancho Panza to Paul's more ethereal ideas. And Murphy seems to need forgiveness for mistakes as a dad. As Murphy's retirement approaches and winter sets in, the men talk and love blossoms.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

08 Dec 2000

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tom Gilroy

Writer:

Tom Gilroy

Main Actors:

Ned Beatty, Liev Schreiber, Campbell Scott, Ian Hart

Plot:

As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work together outdoors for the local park system, share thoughts and feelings that gradually deepen into a relationship approaching father and son. Paul is just out of prison for armed robbery, assigned to work with Murph, a middle-aged vet whose grown son Bobby is dying. Paul is trying to control his temper and build a spiritual side based on reading. Murph is a down-to-earth Sancho Panza to Paul's more ethereal ideas. And Murphy seems to need forgiveness for mistakes as a dad. As Murphy's retirement approaches and winter sets in, the men talk and love blossoms.

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

MGM Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
Metacritic:
79%