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IMDb rating 7.4
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Critic rating 7

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Critic Godfrey Cheshire
rated 8

...the story is put across with pleasing,unpretentious conviction and skill by Macy... The performances heelicits from his entire cast are very flavorful and nuanced...

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Jesse Hassenger
rated 6

...Macy generally shows mastery in the craft of passing time on screen...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Cast & Crew

William H. Macy
As Trill
William H. Macy
Director
Kate Micucci
As Peaches
Anton Yelchin
As Quentin
Selena Gomez
As Kate Lucas

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Rudderless is a 2014 American drama film directed by William H. Macy. The film tells the story of Sam (played by Billy Crudup), a father who is struggling to cope with the death of his son Josh (played by Miles Heizer). Sam is lost in a downward spiral of grief and self-pity, until he discovers a box of his son's demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of his son's unknown talent, Sam forms a band with Quentin (played by Anton Yelchin), a young musician he meets at a local bar. Through the music, Sam finds a new sense of purpose and begins to heal from his grief. The film features a talented cast, including Felicity Huffman, Laurence Fishburne, and William H. Macy himself. It was released in 2014 to positive reviews, with many praising the film's emotional depth and strong performances.

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