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The Problem with People

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The Problem with People
Directed byChris Cottam
Screenplay byPaul Reiser
Wally Marzano-Lesnevich
Produced by
  • Paul Reiser
  • Max Brady
  • Chris Cottam
Starring
CinematographyRichard Kendrick
David Odd
Edited byGareth McEwan
Music bySteven Argila
Production
companies
  • Nuance Prods
  • Maxfilms
Distributed byQuiver Distribution
Running time
101 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Problem with People is a 2023 Irish-set buddy comedy film co-written, produced by and starring Paul Reiser. It is directed by Chris Cottam and is also starring Colm Meaney, Lucianne McEvoy and Jane Levy.

Premise

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An American and Irish cousin are asked to heal a family feud as a man's dying wish.[2]

Cast

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Production

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The film is written by Paul Reiser with Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, and directed by Chris Cottam, and was first announced in June 2022.[3]

Reiser is also a producer alongside Max Brady and Cottam. The cinematographers are Richard Kendrick and David Odd. The cast includes Reiser, Colm Meaney, Jane Levy, Lucianne McEvoy and Des Keough.[1][4][5]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. It is distributed by Quiver Distribution in the United States and had a theatrical release on 4 October 2024.[5] The film is released in Ireland on 8 November 2024.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Elfadl, Murtada (October 3, 2024). "'The Problem With People' Review: Paul Reiser and Colm Meaney Are Bickering Cousins in Mildly Amusing Comedy". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Kermode, Jennie. "Family feud". Eyeforfilm. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 9, 2022). "Paul Reiser To Star In And Co-Write 'The Problem With People'; Colm Meaney & Others Also Starring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Magidson, Joey (October 1, 2024). "Film Review: 'The Problem with People' Amusingly Pairs Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser for a Charming Buddy Comedy". Awards Radar. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (July 16, 2024). "Quiver Acquires Comedy 'The Problem With People' Starring Paul Reiser & Colm Meaney". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser out to show where there's a will, there's a laugh in new Irish comedy". RTE. October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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