Everybody's Fine

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Everybody's Fine

PG-13

2009

1h 35m

Comedy

Drama

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Eight months after the death of his wife, Frank Goode looks forward to a reunion with his four adult children. When all of them cancel their visits at the last minute, Frank, against the advice of his doctor, sets out on a road trip to reconnect with his offspring. As he visits each one in turn, Frank finds that his children's lives are not quite as picture-perfect as they've made them out to be.

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Critics Consensus

A calm, charismatic performance from Robert De Niro nearly saves the movie, but ultimately, Everybody's Fine has the look and feel of a stereotypical Christmas dramedy.

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Riese Bernard

Autostraddle

Dec 20, 2021

Everybody's Fine balances humor and drama in a familial odyssey anchored by compelling performances - particularly from De Niro and Drew Barrymore.

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Keith Uhlich

Time Out

Nov 17, 2011

1/5

Pseudo-redemptive mush.

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

Feb 26, 2010

2/5

De Niro does quietly affecting work, but he canâ(TM)t elevate a pat Family Rediscovering Each Other drama into anything much above afternoon TV movie fodder.

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Akos Peterbencze

The Screen

Dec 25, 2024

Watching a 60-something Robert De Niro travel the country in trains and buses to pay a surprise visit to his four children (who all bail on his invitation to come home) in a small-scale drama has a potent, empathetic simplicity.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Aug 30, 2023

2/4

Instead of a holiday romp chalked with spice and laughs, the result is a mature and schmaltzy story about how families can go through life without ever knowing the ones close to them.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 7, 2020

2.5/4.0

Especially towards film's end, De Niro does indeed have a few moments to shine and shine he does.

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Yasmine B

@yasmine.b Apr 9, 2026

The movie Everybody’s Fine is a drama directed by Kirk Jones with Robert De Niro as playing Frank a widower and Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale as his children. The film was released on December 4, 2009, in the United States. The story is about Frank, who decides to travel around the United States to visit his children, even if his doctor doesn’t recommend it. He discovers that his children hide the truth of their lives to protect him, but he wants honesty and complicity with them. Robert De Niro gave a very touching and believable performance, and the other actors are convincing and natural. The cinematography, lighting and music make the emotional moments more powerful. The script is realistic and moving and shows the family connections in an authentic way. The film’s main themes are family, honesty and love. In my opinion this movie shows the real life of a family with secrets and regrets. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys family stories.

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Albert W

@CommonSenseAl Feb 6, 2026

It's alright. Not bad, not great. De Niro was good to watch.

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Rondalyn R

@Rondalyn271 Jan 3, 2026

This movie really makes you reflect on your expectations in life. The acting was excellent. Very relatable at so many levels with true to life experiences. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Blue H.

@Bluehill Dec 29, 2025

Awkward crashing bore. If you like depressing movies then this one should be on the list. The only saving grace was the grandson was terrific

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DA W

@RT94152082 Dec 26, 2025

After reading the crappy reviews here I almost didn't watch this. I liked it a lot, especially De Niro's performance. Will recomment to friends.

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Linda G

@Goldy78 Dec 16, 2025

Robert DeNiro at his best.

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Synopsis

Eight months after the death of his wife, Frank Goode looks forward to a reunion with his four adult children. When all of them cancel their visits at the last minute, Frank, against the advice of his doctor, sets out on a road trip to reconnect with his offspring. As he visits each one in turn, Frank finds that his children's lives are not quite as picture-perfect as they've made them out to be.

Director: Kirk Jones
Producer: Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Ted Field, Gianni Nunnari, Glynis Murray
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Hollywood Gang
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.9M
Runtime: 1h 35m

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