Humpday

Two old friends, reunion after years apart, decide to embark on a drunken pact to make an amateur adult film together as a bizarre way to reconnect. Their wives and partners are understandably confused and concerned as the project takes shape.

Humpday was a critical darling upon its release, lauded for its raw, improvisational style and the authentic chemistry between its lead actors. It was particularly praised for its honest and often uncomfortable portrayal of male friendship and sexuality.

• Praised for its naturalistic acting and improvisational dialogue.

• Celebrated for its candid and humorous exploration of male bonding.

• Noted for Lynn Shelton's distinctive directorial voice and indie sensibility.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Humpday to be a funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and refreshingly unique film. Many appreciated the raw performances and the unconventional premise, though some found the subject matter a bit awkward.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

The film was largely improvised, with Mark Duplass and Joshua Leonard developing much of the dialogue and plot points on the fly during shooting.