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American Primitive

American Primitive

★ 5.4/10•2009•1h 36m•PG-13•Drama

Family is family no matter what.

Set in 1973 and inspired by true events, 'Wild About Harry' follows the havoc wreaked in a teen girl’s life when she discovers that her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic and anchored by an impressive ensemble cast, the film captures both the freedoms and the homophobia of the time – all set against the backdrop of small town America on Cape Cod. British widower Harry Goodhart decides to make a fresh start and moves with his teenage daughters to Cape Cod in 1973. But Harry can't leave behind the secret that threatens to tear his family apart. Adjusting to their new lives proves difficult for the girls when they discover that the connection between their dad and his partner is more than just a working relationship.

Gwen Wynne · Director

Mary Beth Fielder · Writer

Gwen Wynne · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 11, 2009

Actors

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Harry

Adam Pascal

Adam Pascal

Theo

Danielle Savre

Danielle Savre

Madeline Goodhart

Skye McCole Bartusiak

Skye McCole Bartusiak

Daisy Goodhart

Josh Peck

Josh Peck

Spoke White

Corey Sevier

Corey Sevier

Sam

Susan Anspach

Susan Anspach

Martha

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

William Cauldicott

Anne Ramsay

Anne Ramsay

Mrs. Brown

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash

Joy Crowley

Johanna Braddy

Johanna Braddy

Lucy Carmichael

Jordan-Claire Green

Jordan-Claire Green

Bridget Howard

Blythe Auffarth

Blythe Auffarth

Eliza

Suzan Crowley

Suzan Crowley

Gertie

Kristina Klebe

Kristina Klebe

Eliza Cauldicott

Helen Carey

Helen Carey

Mrs. Yates

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