Introducing the Dwights

2007, Comedy/Drama, 1h 49m

88 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Despite a predictable storyline, Introducing the Dwights succeeds on the strength of its sweet and earnest portrayal of family dysfunction. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Tim (Khan Chittenden) lives with his overbearing mother, Jean (Brenda Blethyn), and brain-damaged brother but has little experience with women. When he meets Jill (Emma Booth), romance blooms and the pair begin dating. Jean, whose career as a comic is in a slide, becomes jealous of her son's relationship with Jill.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual Content|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Cherie Nowlan
  • Producer:
    Rosemary Blight
  • Writer:
    Keith Thompson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $378.9K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Warner Independent
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Brenda Blethyn
Jean
Khan Chittenden
Tim
Emma Booth
Jill
Frankie J. Holden
John
Rebecca Gibney
Lana
Philip Quast
Ronnie
Russell Dykstra
Shane
Katie Wall
Kelly
Cherie Nowlan
Director
Keith Thompson
Writer
Rosemary Blight
Producer
Scott Garvie
Executive Producer
Ben Grant
Executive Producer
Cass O'Connor
Executive Producer
Tristan Whalley
Executive Producer
Antonio Zeccola
Executive Producer
Mark Wareham
Cinematography
Scott Gray
Film Editing
Martin Armiger
Original Music
Nell Hanson
Production Design
Charlie Revai
Art Director
Richie Dehne
Set Decoration
Emily Seresin
Costume Design
Niki Barrett
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Critic Reviews for Introducing the Dwights

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Audience Reviews for Introducing the Dwights

  • Aug 18, 2009
    I enjoyed this movie, perhaps because I identified a bit with Tim. There are a lot of insecure people in this movie. Tim's mom cannot stand to have someone take Tim away from her family. Tim is insecure about dealing with girls - even Jill doesn't know what to do with someone as shy as Tim. I enjoyed the actors - especially the mom who is a comedienne who borders on being funny. The part of Mark was a little confusing as there are times he seems quite delayed and others when there is little wrong with him. By the way, this movie was called Clubland in Australia, but Introducing the Dwights in North America.
    Red L Super Reviewer
  • Dec 06, 2008
    Introducing the Dwights is a good comedy starring the very delightful Brenda Blethyn. The Dwights are a family lead by the single and divorced mother (Blethyn). This family with two children live in Australia. This movie centers on a mother whom is a comedian and is noticing her son is getting old enough to have his attentions be on a young lady. The realization that he may not be all her own and live at home is something difficult for her to take. A good and funny movie.
    Mason W Super Reviewer
  • Sep 01, 2008
    I love warner independant flicks...and due to JBit's influence...starting to fall in love with aussie film...but srsly kids it was alrie...nothing terribly special.
    Bannan i Super Reviewer
  • Aug 11, 2008
    A quirky little film which I would recommend for the brilliant Brenda Blethyn!
    Audrey L Super Reviewer
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