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His Three Daughters

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From writer-director Azazel Jacobs (French Exit, The Lovers) comes this bittersweet and often funny story of an elderly patriarch and the three grown daughters who come to be with him in his final days. Katie (Carrie Coon) is a controlling Brooklyn mother dealing with a wayward teenage daughter; free-spirited Christina (Elizabeth Olsen) is a different kind of mom, separated from her offspring for the first time; and Rachel (Natasha Lyonne) is a sports-betting stoner who has never left her father's apartment -- much to the chagrin of her stepsisters, who share a different mother and worldview. Continuing his astute exploration of family dynamics in close-knit spaces, Jacobs follows the siblings over the course of three volatile days, as death looms, grievances erupt, and love seeps through the cracks of a fractured home.
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Dealing with thorny family dynamics while remaining warm as a throw blanket, His Three Daughters is a compelling showcase for Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Most of the cast feel stuck on a stage, doing the modern equivalent of cut-rate Chekhov. They could have picked a much stronger text for their exertions. Rated: 2/5 Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Stephanie Zacharek TIME Magazine There are whispers of Chekhov and Shakespeare in His Three Daughters; both of those writers knew a thing or two about the fractiousness, and the durability, of sisterly connections. Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Near the end of the film, it takes a big chance that some may find confusing or too much, with a monologue from a character played by Jay O. Sanders. For me it was wise and very moving. Rated: B+ Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies Writer/director Azazel Jacobs' film is an exceptional study of these characters and their frayed relationships... Rated: 4/4 Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) While the constant bickering can sometimes become exhausting, “His Three Daughters” is a heartfelt and empathetic character study that manages to avoid saccharine elements and ring true. Rated: 4/5 Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Liam Maguren Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) There’s a beauty in this film’s bareness. Vulnerability feels inevitable. Inviting, even. Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven C Although it's a little "stagey" (felt like I was watching a play), the acting is top-notch and it's well-written. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Terri Despite reviews citing the great acting, I thought Carrie Coons and Elizabeth Olsen were so obviously acting throughout (and I like both those actresses). I thought the ending was weird and unclear and while some truths about a death vigil were accurately portrayed, the hospice guy was an obvious foil but all in all, very little comedy. if the ending was going to use the dad in that way, the monologue could have been much better. Sadly, did not love. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review PAUL Fischer Absolutely stunning film poignant at times dryly amusing performances by all three actresses. A film about sisterhood, death and life. One of the best films of the year. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Marlene May Superbly acted and poignantly written, this movie feels like its captured the real life difficulty of coming to terms with a dying parent as experienced by battling siblings with widely different approaches to life and their fathers impending death. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Linda B The characters interaction was excellent.. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review hailey I loved it! Amazing performances! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis From writer-director Azazel Jacobs (French Exit, The Lovers) comes this bittersweet and often funny story of an elderly patriarch and the three grown daughters who come to be with him in his final days. Katie (Carrie Coon) is a controlling Brooklyn mother dealing with a wayward teenage daughter; free-spirited Christina (Elizabeth Olsen) is a different kind of mom, separated from her offspring for the first time; and Rachel (Natasha Lyonne) is a sports-betting stoner who has never left her father's apartment -- much to the chagrin of her stepsisters, who share a different mother and worldview. Continuing his astute exploration of family dynamics in close-knit spaces, Jacobs follows the siblings over the course of three volatile days, as death looms, grievances erupt, and love seeps through the cracks of a fractured home.
Director
Azazel Jacobs
Producer
Matt Aselton, Lia Buman, Tim Headington, Azazel Jacobs, Diaz Jacobs, Duncan Montgomery, Alex Orlovsky, Jack Selby
Screenwriter
Azazel Jacobs
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Animal Pictures, Case Study Films, High Frequency Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 6, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 20, 2024
Runtime
1h 41m