Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.
Directed by John Erman
social worker
donut
mentally challenged
testify
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Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
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Cast
Nathan Lane
Norman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
Barry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
Jack Palmer
Michael Jeter
Arnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
Lucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
Sheila
Elizabeth Wilson
Mary Fremus
Richard Jenkins
Bob Klemper
Lynne Thigpen
Mrs. Tracy
Caroline Aaron
Mrs. Warren
Michael Hogan
Dr. Racine
Laura Bertram
Cashier
Crew
John Erman
Director
John Kander
Original Music Composer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
John Erman
Producer
Popular Reviews
33 reviews
Mia
8.0★ · 04/19/26
It got better unlike my poor barry
It got better unlike my poor barry
Mia
7.0★ · 01/31/26
Everyone cried when Robert Sean Leonard puts his hand over his eyes, In every movie, Ever.
Everyone cried when Robert Sean Leonard puts his hand over his eyes, In every movie, Ever.
lєαh
9.0★ · 12/22/25
barry klemper i adore you my gorgeous schizophrenic king
barry klemper i adore you my gorgeous schizophrenic king
Mac
9.0★ · 12/08/25
Arnold was my favorite, Barry second. Very fun movie! He did not need to break the news that night, it really could’ve waited a day.
Arnold was my favorite, Barry second. Very fun movie! He did not need to break the news that night, it really could’ve waited a day.
Josh
10.0★ · 12/03/25
Such an underrated movie (and play). The performances are captivating and one of a kind, it really holds a special place in my heart
Such an underrated movie (and play). The performances are captivating and one of a kind, it really holds a special place in my heart
