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  • That Evening Sun
  • Opened November 6, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 49 min.
  • PG-13
    brief strong language, some violence, sexual content, and thematic elements
  • Abner Meecham (Hal Holbrook), an aging Tennessee farmer discarded to a nursing facility by his lawyer son, flees the old folks home and catches a ride back to his country farm to live out his days in peace. Upon his return, he discovers that his son Read More
  • Cast: Hal Holbrook, Ray McKinnon, Walton Goggins, Mia Wasikowska, Carrie Preston
  • Director: Scott Teems
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, Melodrama, Drama, Rural Drama

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  • Carrie Preston as Ludie, Mia Wasikowska as Pamela and Hal Holbrook as Abner Meecham in "That Evening Sun."
  • Ray McKinnon as Lonzo Choat, Carrie Preston as Luddie and Mia Wasikowska as Pamela in "That Evening Sun."
  • Carrie Preston as Ludie in "That Evening Sun."
  • Raymond McKinnon as Lonzo Choat, Carrie Preston as Ludie and Mia Wasikowska as Pamela in "That Evening Sun."
  • Hal Holbrook as Abner Meecham and Barry Corbin as Thurl in "That Evening Sun."
  • Walton Goggins as Paul Meecham in "That Evening Sun."
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That Evening Sun Recent Fan Reviews

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    That Evening Sun

    by PollyCronin

    Wonderful acting, depressing story

  • No

    stereotypical southern movie

    by mcacub

    This movie was slow, using typical southern ways. The story line did not flow. Left holes regarding his wife. Used the word ain't so much!

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    That Evening Sun

    by jks2wls

    Great story! Thought of my own mother and her defiance to "go on" Filmed in our community in Wildwood area of Blount County. Would have been better if God's name had not been unsed in vain.
    5

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That Evening Sun Critic Reviews

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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Los Angeles Times |

    It's hard to believe, but Hal Holbrook, one of the stage and screen's enduring...

  • 90
    Variety | Joe Leydon

    Deliberately paced, richly atmospheric drama also boasts first-rate work by a...

  • 88
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Watching Holbrook, I was reminded again of how steady and valuable this man has...

  • 80
    Arizona Republic | Bill Goodykoontz

    There is a predictability to the story, but that's OK. The acting is superb,...

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