The Land of Steady Habits

2018, Comedy/Drama, 1h 38m

42 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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With typically sharp work from writer-director Nicole Holofcener and finely layered performances, The Land of Steady Habits is one mid-life crisis worth watching. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Feeling trapped in the stifling, wealthy enclave of Westport, Conn., a man retires from his job in finance and leaves his wife in the hopes that it will renew his lust for life. He befriends a drug-addicted teen, sending him down a path of reckless, regrettable behavior. His shameful actions cause him to question who he is as a father and, ultimately, who he is as a person.

Cast & Crew

Ben Mendelsohn
Ben Mendelsohn
Anders Hill
Edie Falco
Edie Falco
Helene
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann
Preston
Charlie Tahan
Charlie Tahan
Charlie
Connie Britton
Connie Britton
Barbara
Bill Camp
Bill Camp
Donny O'Connell
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel
Sophie
Natalie Gold
Natalie Gold
Dana
Josh Pais
Josh Pais
Larry Eastwood
Nicole Holofcener
Nicole Holofcener
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Nicole Holofcener
Nicole Holofcener
Screenwriter
Stefanie Azpiazu
Stefanie Azpiazu
Producer
Anthony Bregman
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Jennifer Roth
Jennifer Roth
Executive Producer
Alar Kivilo
Alar Kivilo
Cinematographer
Robert Frazen
Robert Frazen
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Critic Reviews for The Land of Steady Habits

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Audience Reviews for The Land of Steady Habits

  • Jan 14, 2019
    One of the better movies about suburban ennui. Holofcener understands that each character's unhappiness is deeper than mere dissatisfaction.
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