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A Bag of Hammers 2011

“A con is easy. Family is hard.”

Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Director
Brian Crano
Network
Focus Features
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Topic: Film "A Bag of Hammers" (2011). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2011
Status
Released
Runtime
85 minutes
Release date
Mar 12, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Focus Features
Budget
$2,000,000
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 64 votes
Episode runtime
~85 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Focus Features
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Topic: Film "A Bag of Hammers" (2011).
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Title: A Bag of Hammers
Year: 2011
Genre: Comedy and Drama / American comedy-drama film
Director: Brian Crano
Writers: Brian Crano and Jake Sandvig
Cast: Jake Sandvig, Rebecca Hall, Jason Ritter (Source 3 mentions Ben played by Jason Ritter).
Synopsis: Two misfit best friends incapable of growing up, whose direction is tested by an abandoned child, worn beyond his years; together they invent the family they've always needed.
Runtime: 1h 25m
Release Date (US): 03/12/2011
Tagline: A con is easy. Family is hard.
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A Bag of Hammers is a 2011 American comedy-drama film. Directed by Brian Crano,

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“Two misfit best friends find their lives changed by an abandoned child.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a cast including Rebecca Hall and Jason Ritter
  • Explores the emotional theme of inventing a needed family
  • Combines elements of both comedy and drama
Keep in mind
  • The film may not appeal to those seeking a traditional family narrative

Watch it if you enjoy stories about unlikely bonds and personal growth.

This comedy-drama focuses on emotional development and the challenges of adulthood.

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Who stars in A Bag of Hammers?

The film stars Jason Ritter, Jake Sandvig, and Rebecca Hall.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Who directed the film?

The movie was directed by Brian Crano.

What is the plot of the movie?

It follows two misfit best friends who invent a family after meeting an abandoned child.

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