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Drunks (1997)

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An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting brings together a disparate group of people struggling with addiction to drugs and liquor in this film based on Gary Lennon's play "Blackout." Jim (Richard Lewis) is in a bad mood as he sits in on an AA meeting in the basement of a church in New York City; he's prodded into speaking in front of the group for the first time in seven months, and he confesses that he desperately wants to get drunk. Three years before, Jim gave up a decade of dependence on booze and

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama

Directed By: Peter Cohn

Written By: Gary Lennon

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Mar 21, 2000

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Drunks succeeds in presenting a fictional AA meeting and getting across the idea that alcoholics come from all walks of life...

May 8, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety

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Daniel M. Kimmel

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Reveals the spiritual underpinnings of AA and the service it provides to those on the path to recovery.

August 21, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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I recommend this movie to everyone who has insomnia or sleeping problems.. it'll take you to Morpheus arms before you notice it.

February 6, 2010

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Starring: Richard Lewis, Liza Harris, Sam Rockwell, Amanda Plummer, Kevin Corrigan, Parker Posey, Dianne Wiest, Faye Dunaway, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and Calista Flockhart.Directed by Peter Cohn.Written by Gary Lennon.Rated R (for pervasive strong language, substance abuse and a sex scene).Running time approximately 1 hour

February 5, 2007