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Duane Hopwood

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Duane Hopwood (David Schwimmer) spends his nights working as a pit boss in Atlantic City, and his days drinking too much and lamenting his lost marriage to Linda (Janeane Garofalo). Just when life is looking its bleakest, police pull him over for drunk driving -- while one of his daughters is sleeping in the back seat. With his visitation rights on the line, Duane starts to focus on the things that are really important, and realize that the time to get his life back on track is running out.

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Critics Consensus

Duane Hopwood proves David Schwimmer has dramatic chops that have been too rarely tested onscreen, but fails to engage as an overall viewing experience.

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Michael Booth Denver Post Sep 19, 2006
3/4
[A] remarkably accomplished indie movie ... Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Aug 31, 2006
... this downbeat indie drama gives the leads a few excellent scenes together, and they acquit themselves credibly. But there's also a fair amount of wilted comedy from the stock supporting characters ... Go to Full Review Scott Tobias AV Club Dec 6, 2005
[The film is] suffused with hangdog dreariness, equivalent to a unsoled shoe treading rainwater. Go to Full Review Robert W. Butler Kansas City Star Sep 19, 2006
3/4
Duane Hopwood digs into the soul of its title character with a patience rarely found in contemporary films. Go to Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Sep 16, 2006
2/5
Robert Denerstein Denver Rocky Mountain News Aug 31, 2006
C+
Visually dreary and not especially illuminating, Duane Hopwood can't quite get where it must have wanted to go. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Elisha I @asapidox Jan 6, 2026 Quiet, grounded, and very character-driven. It’s more about mood and emotional realism than big plot moments, which works at times but can feel slow. The performances carry it, making it a decent watch if you’re in the mood for something low-key and reflective. See more Jun 9, 2020 I loved the movie, slow pace and strong script makes it worth while watching. I guess this movie gets enough appreciation if it is released now(2020). It'll touch your heart ❤️ See more Feb 23, 2019 This movie is so worth the $2.99!!!! Way beyond the reviews for sure... See more Jul 22, 2014 Koskettava ja todentuntuinen draama, tykkäsin! (Suom. Duane Hopwood - Vastamäessä) See more inta k @intuciic Apr 24, 2013 almost no action but lots of feelings.. See more Jan 15, 2013 i mean i dont know what to say about the movies , this really is one of the carrer-turning perfomance of david schwimmer and nice effort by mulhern , that is really one of the best movies i have seen See more Read all reviews
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Matt Mulhern

Director

David Schwimmer

Duane Hopwood

Janeane Garofalo

Linda

Judah Friedlander

Anthony

Susan Lynch

Gina

Dick Cavett

Fred

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Duane Hopwood

Duane Hopwood (2005) David Schwimmer(l) in the title role and Chance Kelly as Tommy, a security guard, in a scene from DUANE HOPWOOD David Schwimmer in the title role and Janeane Garofalo as Linda, his etranged wife, in a scene from DUANE HOPWOOD. David Schwimmer plays the title character in a scene from DUANE HOPWOOD. Ramya Pratt plays his daughter Mary (l) while Rachel Covey plays his daughter Kate (r). David Schwimmer in a scene from DUANE HOPWOOD, in which he plays the title character. (L to R) DUANE HOPWOOD writer/director Matt Mulhern, David Schwimmer, who plays the title role, and Susan Lynch, who plays Gina, on the set of the film. David Schwimmer plays the title role in DUANE HOPWOOD. Steven R. Schirripa plays Steve, his attorney, in a scene from the film, written and directed by Matt Mulhern. Judah Friedlander (l) as Anthony and David Schwimmer in the title role in a scene from DUANE HOPWOOD. View more photos

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Synopsis Duane Hopwood (David Schwimmer) spends his nights working as a pit boss in Atlantic City, and his days drinking too much and lamenting his lost marriage to Linda (Janeane Garofalo). Just when life is looking its bleakest, police pull him over for drunk driving -- while one of his daughters is sleeping in the back seat. With his visitation rights on the line, Duane starts to focus on the things that are really important, and realize that the time to get his life back on track is running out.
Director
Matt Mulhern
Producer
David T. Friendly, Melissa Marr, Marc Turtletaub, Lemore Syvan
Screenwriter
Matt Mulhern
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Elevation Filmworks
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.5K
Runtime
1h 31m
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