That Evening Sun

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  • Opened November 6, 2009 
  • 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 (Walton Goggins) has leased the farm to an old enemy and his family. Not one to suffer fools or go down easy, Abner moves into the old tenant shack on the property and declares that he will not leave until the farm is returned to his possession. But Lonzo Choat (Raymond McKinnon), the new tenant, has no intention to move out or give in to the demands of the old man. This sets up a ruthless grudge match between Abner and Choat, each man right in his own eyes, each too stubborn to give an inch. Angered by the betrayal of his son and haunted by recurring dreams of his long-dead wife (Dixie Carter), Abner sets about his own path toward reclaiming his life. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Hal Holbrook, Ray McKinnon, Walton Goggins, Mia Wasikowska, Carrie Preston
  • Director: Scott Teems
  • Genres: Drama

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Hal Holbrook ~ Are You Kidding Me? Watch Him Work

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Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star Do not worry that it is moving to slow. Hal, the scenery and locations are not letting on to where this will go. I prejudged early it would be a...

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Los Angeles Times
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It's hard to believe, but Hal Holbrook, one of the stage and screen's enduring talents, has never had the solo lead in a feature film. That has been duly rectified with the actor's achingly memorable star performance in the superb That Evening Sun. Read full review

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Film Threat
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Halbrook absolutely nails the lead role of Mr. Abner Meecham, the headstrong farmer whose lips can’t form the words “give up.” Read full review

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Variety
| Joe Leydon

Deliberately paced, richly atmospheric drama also boasts first-rate work by a splendid supporting cast and impressive production values. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

Watching Holbrook, I was reminded again of how steady and valuable this man has been throughout his career. Read full review

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Carrie Preston as Ludie, Mia Wasikowska as Pamela and Hal Holbrook as Abner Meecham in "That Evening Sun."