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Other People

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A struggling comedy writer, fresh from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Living with his conservative father and younger sisters, David feels like a stranger in his childhood home. As his mother worsens, he tries to convince everyone -- including himself -- he's doing okay.
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Other People resists easy melodrama, rewarding viewers with a smart, subtle look at family dynamics with a talented cast and a finely calibrated blend of funny and serious moments.

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Angie Han Slashfilm 06/14/2017
8/10
There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, many of which are intermingled with sob-out-loud moments. It helps greatly that first-time director Chris Kelly maintains a low-key, naturalistic vibe throughout. Go to Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle 09/15/2016
3/5
Other People is gentle, heartfelt, and of a delicate build. Kelly's best observations are small but true: the touching banality of a bad pop song, and that "other people" is in fact most people, if you're paying attention. Go to Full Review Christy Lemire RogerEbert.com 09/12/2016
3/4
"Other People" breathes new life into the formulaic, dark comedy about death. Go to Full Review Lauren Bradshaw Fangirl Freakout 11/05/2021
A-
Other People is the perfect balance of humor, sentimentality, and emotion. I laughed, I cried, I cheered, and at the end of the film, I stood up with the rest of the crowd. Go to Full Review Ben Turner The Pink Lens 09/02/2021
5/5
While a slow-burner, Kelly's comedic pedigree ensures for a sharply written film in which laugh-out-loud comedy softens the heavy blows of heartstring plucking. The term "black comedy" was invented for films like this, especially when executed so well. Go to Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension 01/05/2021
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Ian M. @ianjmcandrew 08/11/2025 Heart wrenching, beautiful, hilarious, and poignant. See more Stephen C @bob25009 05/29/2025 LOL, a funny and successful movie in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!! See more KOOKLA C @Kookla49 10/28/2024 Amazing, touching and funny and very sad. great acting! See more Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo 02/25/2024 Que filme lindo, que filme triste, retrata todas as mazelas da vida de uma pessoa bizarramente triste é momentaneamente disfuncional, deu uma dor sentir a dor do protagonista, que passa o filme inteira perdendo, a mãe, o namorado, um emprego que nunca conquistou, é sobre dores e perdas, doeu aqui... Jesse Plemons genuinamente perfeito... See more Joanna B @RT57557838 06/25/2023 The main character is absolutely insufferable. See more greg r @itsgregsworld 08/28/2022 This movie is nothing but depressing. Critics laud the humor points, but I saw none. I saw solid comedic actors playing horrifically depressing roles. No laughs. No smiles. Just heartbreak. This movie could have offered some balance. There was none. You had better be in a good mood if you decide to take this horror story on. See more Read all reviews
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Chris Kelly

Director

Jesse Plemons

David

Molly Shannon

Joanne

Bradley Whitford

Norman

Maude Apatow

Alexandra

Madisen Beaty

Rebeccah

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Other People (2016) Jesse Plemons as David in "Other People." A scene from "Other People." (L-R) Jesse Plemons as David and Maude Apatow as Alexandra in "Other People." Jesse Plemons as David in "Other People." (L-R) Jesse Plemons as David and Molly Shannon as Joanne in "Other People." (L-R) Jesse Plemons as David and Molly Shannon as Joanne in "Other People." View more photos

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Synopsis A struggling comedy writer, fresh from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Living with his conservative father and younger sisters, David feels like a stranger in his childhood home. As his mother worsens, he tries to convince everyone -- including himself -- he's doing okay.
Director
Chris Kelly
Producer
Adam Scott, Naomi Scott, Sam Bisbee
Screenwriter
Chris Kelly
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Vertical Entertainment, Gettin' Rad, Park Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 9, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$62.6K
Runtime
1h 37m
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