The Pallbearer

– Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," h..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
The Pallbearer (1996)

Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
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The Pallbearer (1996) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 May 1996

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Matt Reeves

Writer:

Jason Katims, Matt Reeves

Main Actors:

David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette

Plot:

Chaos unfolds as Tom is roped into being a pallbearer (and delivering the eulogy!) by the mother of a recently deceased "friend" from high school that he just can't remember. In the meantime, an unrequited love from high school (NOT the dead guy's girlfriend) reappears in his life.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Miramax

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
45%