Around the Bend

2004 Drama

Four generations of an American family are brought together by difficult circumstances while facing some unpleasant truths in this drama. Henry (Michael Caine) is an elderly man in failing health living in a small town in the Southwest, where he's cared for by his live-in nurse (Glenne Headly). As Henry's condition grows worse, he's joined by his son Turner (Christopher Walken), his grandson Jason (Josh Lucas), and his great-grandson Zach (Jonah Bobo). As the four men deal with Henry's illness, they also try to come to terms with a lifetime's worth of differences between them. Around the Bend is the first feature film from writer and director Jordan Roberts.

Director: Jordan Roberts

Starring: Michael Caine, Christopher Walken, Josh Lucas, Jonah Bobo, Glenne Headly

Reviews

  • A bittersweet relationship drama with enough honest emotion and gentle humor to move even the steeliest heart.

    Claudia Puig - USA Today

    29 November 2012

  • Mr. Walken performs with a marvelously minimalist precision.

    Joe Morgenstern - The Wall Street Journal

    29 November 2012

  • The movie, unfortunately, doesn't really work; it's one of those films where the characters always seem to be Behaving, as if ordinary life has to be jacked up into eccentricity.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    29 November 2012

  • Gentlemen, it's a male chick flick - "The Dirty Secrets of the Ya-Ya Brotherhood."

    - Los Angeles Times

    29 November 2012

  • For the silent masses who cherish those "Hallmark Hall of Fame" specials, but wish they had just a little more profanity, the release of Around the Bend is occasion to rejoice.

    - The San Francisco Chronicle

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Christopher Walken

    Montréal World Film Festival (2004)

  • Best Feature Film

    San Diego Film Festival (2004)

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama

    Satellite Awards (2005)

  • Jordan Roberts

    São Paulo International Film Festival (2004)