The Sum of Us

Name: The Sum of Us
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1994-07-28
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, John Polson, Deborah Kennedy, Joss Moroney

1994·Movie·R·100 min·★ 6.8(77)

Comedy Drama Romance More English titles

“We're all just... The Sum of Us.”

A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."

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About The Sum of Us

The Sum of Us is a 1994 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Geoff Burton and Kevin Dowling. The cast is led by Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, John Polson. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.

The Sum of Us was produced by Australian Film Finance Corporation, Great Sum Film Limited Partnership, and Southern Star Entertainment and made in Australia. It was released on July 28, 1994, and carries a R certification.

Director: Geoff Burton, Kevin Dowling
Writers: David Stevens
Release date: July 28, 1994
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Production: Australian Film Finance Corporation, Great Sum Film Limited Partnership, Southern Star Entertainment

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The Sum of Us cast & crew

The Sum of Us was directed by Geoff Burton and Kevin Dowling and written by David Stevens.

The cast features Jack Thompson as Harry Mitchell, Russell Crowe as Jeff Mitchell, John Polson as Greg, Deborah Kennedy as Joyce Johnson, Joss Moroney as Young Jeff, and Mitch Mathews as Gran.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Geoff Burton and it was produced by Hal McElroy and Errol Sullivan.

Is The Sum of Us worth watching?

The Sum of Us holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Sum of Us is worth a place on your watchlist.

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