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The Cake Eaters

2007·Movie
1h 26min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: .

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Love is the Frosting...

The death of the Kimbrough family matriarch affects the three male survivors of the clan. Widower Easy tries to reconnect with his old flame, Marg. Eldest son and struggling musician Guy moves back to town, feeling guilty that he missed the funeral. His brother, Beagle, who was his mother's caretaker, falls for Marg's granddaughter, Georgia, a chronically ill girl who fears her time is growing short.
Indie DramaFamily GriefIntertwined LivesQuietly EmotionalCharacter StudySmall Town LifeGentle RomanceMelancholy ToneHealing Journey

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Where can I stream The Cake Eaters?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Cake Eaters worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Cake Eaters good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Cake Eaters plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.