The Etruscan Smile

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The Etruscan Smile

R,

2019,

1h 47m,

Drama

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Rory, a rugged Scotsman, reluctantly leaves his beloved Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his grandson.

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Critics Consensus

The Etruscan Smile follows a familiar arc -- albeit one deepened by the always reliable Brian Cox in the story's central role.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Apr 5, 2020

Brian Cox gives one of his finest performances in this familiar but affecting drama about a cantankerous Scotsman facing his journey's end.

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Eric Kohn

IndieWire

Apr 3, 2020

C+

If nothing else, the movie makes a strong case for Cox's astounding resilience, an ability to take even the most routine gig and deepen its potential.

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Roxana Hadadi

AWFJ.org

Feb 25, 2020

Rory is often a brute, but The Etruscan Smile forgives that all because he is being authentically himself. But at the cost of every other character?

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Tom Beasley

VultureHound

Aug 15, 2020

3/5

This is all about Cox's performance and, thankfully, he rises to the occasion with a gruff Scottish brogue and a delightful dose of grumpy old man.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Jul 17, 2020

The Etruscan Smile isn't a groundbreaking film, but it's a compelling character study of how one man deals with a terminal illness and how he tries to right some of the wrongs in his life.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Apr 9, 2020

B-

The marvelous performance by Brian Cox is what puts a Bonnie proper kilt on the dull narrative and at least makes it bearable.

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Draco G

Apr 8, 2019

A real tearjerker, great story about the importance of family and Rory is a one of a kind character. Saw it at the Cleveland International Film Fesival and loved every minute of it.

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Han L

Jan 13, 2019

Good depiction of old storyline - man reunites with son. Beautiful music!

Han L

Jul 22, 2018

A touching film that will melt even the hardest heart. The all-star cast - Brian Cox, Thora Birch, Rosanna Arquette, JJ Feild - bring their A-game yet are upstaged by a delightful infant. The breathtaking settings deserve their own applause. (I saw this at its U.S. premiere at Stony Brook Film Festival; would definitely see it again and bring friends when it gets wider distribution.)

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Synopsis

Rory, a rugged Scotsman, reluctantly leaves his beloved Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his grandson.

Director: Oded Binnun, Mihal Brezis
Producer: Arthur Cohn
Screenwriter: Michael McGowan, Michal Lali Kagan, Sarah Bellwood
Distributor: Lightyear Entertainment
Production Co: Arthur Cohn Productions, Po Valley Productions
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2020
Runtime: 1h 47m

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