The Etruscan Smile

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The Etruscan Smile

R

2019

1h 47m

Drama

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Rory, a rugged Scotsman, reluctantly leaves his beloved Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his grandson.

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Critics Consensus

The Etruscan Smile follows a familiar arc -- albeit one deepened by the always reliable Brian Cox in the story's central role.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

04/05/2020

Brian Cox gives one of his finest performances in this familiar but affecting drama about a cantankerous Scotsman facing his journey's end.

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Eric Kohn

IndieWire

04/03/2020

C+

If nothing else, the movie makes a strong case for Cox's astounding resilience, an ability to take even the most routine gig and deepen its potential.

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Roxana Hadadi

AWFJ.org

02/25/2020

Rory is often a brute, but The Etruscan Smile forgives that all because he is being authentically himself. But at the cost of every other character?

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Tom Beasley

VultureHound

08/15/2020

3/5

This is all about Cox's performance and, thankfully, he rises to the occasion with a gruff Scottish brogue and a delightful dose of grumpy old man.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

07/17/2020

The Etruscan Smile isn't a groundbreaking film, but it's a compelling character study of how one man deals with a terminal illness and how he tries to right some of the wrongs in his life.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

04/09/2020

B-

The marvelous performance by Brian Cox is what puts a Bonnie proper kilt on the dull narrative and at least makes it bearable.

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Cynthia H

@RT96425230 08/15/2023

Some might say it's predictable but I don't care. It has beautiful scenery, very likeable and pleasant characters, and a sweet storyline that held my interest to the end (some of you might need a tissue occasionally.) I was never on the edge of my seat, no vulgarity but it is appropriately rated for adults, and there was no blood or gore, and no high-speed chases, just a great movie from which I felt rightly entertained at the end of the credits, because the story continues through the credits for just a bit. Well done!!

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Herb F

@herb.fuchs 02/12/2023

A hidden jewel with a minimum of reviews. Thought provoking story about family. Well acted by all. Available on Kanopy streaming.

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Ellie F

@Ellie555 12/30/2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and Brian Cox really does speak Gaelic. It is about death and family. Great scenery too.

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isla s

@RT89656869 09/01/2022

I really enjoyed this film, as a Scot watching the older dad/grandad not mincing his words (as it were) in America. Its about a serious subject, seeking treatment for cancer but the film is mostly quite light hearted and amusing. I enjoyed the various interactions he had with American locals and how they responded/reacted to him. It was also funny seeing how his relatives reacted to his inability to speak his mind at times!. I liked the depictions of rural Hebridean Scotland and the film itself was quite amusing and a very enjoyable watch overall. Its a somewhat poignant and thought provoking film, perhaps even a feel good film in a sense which I really enjoyed and so I'd happily recommend it, yes.

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09/30/2020

Sweet and light hearted. Great performances all around. Life is too short

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Matt

02/19/2020

Yes we can go to get my kids and then pick up some stuff from the kids and then pick up the boys for me the first time in a few days so I’ll be home I want you pick up a few things from the store I wanna was a

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Synopsis

Rory, a rugged Scotsman, reluctantly leaves his beloved Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his grandson.

Director: Oded Binnun, Mihal Brezis
Producer: Arthur Cohn
Screenwriter: Michael McGowan, Michal Lali Kagan, Sarah Bellwood
Distributor: Lightyear Entertainment
Production Co: Arthur Cohn Productions, Po Valley Productions
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2020
Runtime: 1h 47m

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