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What They Had 2018

“A family united by the past. Divided by the present.”

★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 125 votes Drama Released
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Topic: Film "What They Had" (2018). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Oct 19, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
June Pictures, United Pictures, Bona Fide Productions
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 125 votes
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
June Pictures, United Pictures, Bona Fide Productions
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Topic: Film "What They Had" (2018).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, actors, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: Length 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use only provided info.
Title: What They Had
Year: 2018
Release Date: 10/19/2018 (US)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 41m
Synopsis: A woman must fly back to her hometown when her Alzheimer's-stricken mother wanders into a blizzard. The return home forces her to confront her past.
Tagline/Description: A family united by the past. Divided by the present.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
What They Had is a 2018 drama film. It was released in the US on 10/19/2018. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. The film follows a woman who travels back to her hometown. This journey occurs because her mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer's, wanders into a blizzard

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Should you watch it?

“A woman returns home during a blizzard to deal with her mother's Alzheimer's.”

Reasons to watch
  • It features a strong cast including Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Robert Forster, and Blythe Danner.
  • It explores complex family dynamics surrounding a parent with Alzheimer's disease.
  • It is written and directed by Elizabeth Chomko.
Keep in mind
  • It deals with heavy emotional themes regarding illness and family friction that may not suit viewers seeking light entertainment.

Watch it if you appreciate character-driven family dramas featuring acclaimed casts addressing difficult life transitions.

The tone is dramatic and emotional, with a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

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The film features notable performances by Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Robert Forster, and Blythe Danner in a story exploring family obligations and aging.

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What They Had is a feature film with a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

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What They Had is a single feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

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