Wild About Harry
Wild About Harry

Wild About Harry

2000Movie91 minEnglish

A sleazy chef is forced to face the truth about the man he has become and realizes that he has the chance to begin again.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Joe DevelGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A Danish man travels to the United States to visit his ailing father, only to discover that his father is terminally ill and has decided to live out his remaining days in a homosexual relationship with his male lover. This revelation leads to a complex family drama filled with humor and pathos as the son grapples with his father's choices and his own understanding of love and family.

Critical Reception

Wild About Harry was primarily a festival film and received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its sensitive exploration of family dynamics and unconventional relationships, though some critics found its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt portrayal of a father-son relationship.
  • Appreciated for its sensitive handling of a gay relationship within a family context.
  • Some found the narrative a bit predictable or slow-moving.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was screened at multiple international film festivals, including the Outfest in Los Angeles, gaining recognition in LGBTQ+ cinema circuits.

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