The Sum of Us

1994
R
1h 40m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

5.9K

YOUR RATING

Comedy Drama

A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."

Directors
- Geoff Burton
- Kevin Dowling
Writer
- David Stevens
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

5.9K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Geoff Burton
- Kevin Dowling
Writer
- David Stevens
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins & 5 nominations

Trivia
Australian screen legend Jack Thompson never saw this film as a ''gay movie''. He once said that ''its no more about homosexuality than 'Oedipus Rex' is about blindness. It's a really funny, moving and touching story about love.''

Goofs
Harry says to Greg, "It's been very nice to meet you, Gary."

Quotes
Harry Mitchell: Your grandmother said that to me once. 'The greatest explorers', she said, 'are the explorers of the human heart'.
Jeff Mitchell: Is that why she became a dyke?
Harry Mitchell: Your grandmother was not a dyke!
Jeff Mitchell: She was licking Aunt Mary's pussy for forty years, what else do you call it?
Harry Mitchell: She was not a dyke! A lesbian, perhaps... You shouldn't call her names! How would you like it if I went around and called you 'pansy', 'fairy', 'poofter'?
Jeff Mitchell: You do half the time!
Harry Mitchell: Only when I'm annoyed with you!

Connections
Featured in The Sum of Us: Interview with Jack Thompson (1994)

Soundtracks
Sister Madly
Written by Neil Finn
Performed by Crowded House
Courtesy of EMI Music Australia

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Review

Featured review

10/10

Father supports gay son unconditionally

"Aussie" Film Stars Jack Thompson and Russell Crowe as father & son "best friends", looking for lasting love/companionship with a life partner. The aging "dad", who is a widower, habitually tries to play cupid for his gay 20-something son, seemingly spoiling all chances of "success", and eventually starts a search for his own second love.

This film is hilarious, filled with great gags throughout. The deeper message of tolerance towards gays and lesbians, as well as loyalty to a loved one in need (when the father suffers a stroke, the son refuses to abandon him, caring for him like a parent would care for a small child) is not diminished by the brilliant humor which surrounds it. "Sap-lovers" will get their fill as well!

Honored with many International Film Awards, "The Sum Of Us" adds up to a big winner! Highly recommended!