The Sum of Us
Harry (Jack Thompson), a middle-aged father who suffered through the death of his wife, is ready to get back into dating. But he also has to deal with a complex issue: his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for 'Mr. Right.'
29 February 1928
23 December 1939, Springs, Transvaal, South Africa
6 September 1965, Sydney, Australia
1936, Australia
7 April 1964, Wellington, New Zealand
January 01, 2000
There are noble notions here, but the film is far too heavy-handed to realize them fully.August 19, 2005
A second look reveals everything wrong with the movie, but on first pass, it's well-performed and enjoyably crafted.November 05, 2002
Effective translation of a theatre piece. Russell Crowe's best performance.February 13, 2007
The novelty of this Australian working class comedy of manners is that sexual orientation is not a probelm. Father and gay son (nicely played by Russell Crowe) enjoy the kind of warm, amiable relationship thast's unheard of and unseen in American filmsAugust 30, 2002
Plumbs the depths of a loyal and loving relationship between a father and son.May 06, 2005
An excellent Aussie effort with ripper performances from Crowe and ThompsonMay 26, 2016
Sexual orientation aside, it's the kind of film that can have you looking past family member faults and focusing on what's important.