Still from You Can Count on Me — You Can Count on Me (2000) — Kenneth LonerganPhotographed by Stephen Kazmierski

Kenneth Lonergan

You Can Count on Me

Name: You Can Count on Me
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000
Duration: 111 min

United States / English / 2000 / 1h 51m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №1271
Letterboxd: 3.93/5·30.6K ratings·6.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.

Kristin Scott Thomas

Aug 2025

Ari Aster

Jul 2025

Included in
Family Reunions
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorKenneth Lonergan

WriterKenneth Lonergan

CinematographerStephen Kazmierski

ComposerLesley Barber

EditorAnne McCabe

ProducerJohn N. Hart, Jeffrey Sharp, Larry Meistrich, Barbara De Fina

Cast

Laura Linneyas Sammy

Mark Ruffaloas Terry

Matthew Broderickas Brian

Jon Tenneyas Bob

Rory Culkinas Rudy

J. Smith-Cameronas Mabel

Josh Lucasas Rudy Sr.

Gaby Hoffmannas Sheila

Adam LeFevreas Sheriff Darryl

Amy Ryanas Mrs. Prescott

Michael Countrymanas Mr. Prescott

Kenneth Lonerganas Ron

Halley Feifferas Amy

Whitney Vanceas Young Sammy

Peter Kerwinas Young Terry

Betsy Aidemas Minister

Lisa Altomareas Waitress

Nina Garbirasas Nancy

Richard Hummeras Plumber

Kim Parkeras Rudy Sr.'s Girlfriend

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