The Pallbearer (1996)
The Pallbearer is a 1996 comedy movie directed by Matt Reeves, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Rapaport.
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.
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What is The Pallbearer about?
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.
When was The Pallbearer released?
The Pallbearer was released on 3 May 1996.
How long is The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer runs 1h 37m.
Who made The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer was directed by Matt Reeves.
Where can I watch The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Pallbearer
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- David Schwimmer as Tom Thompson
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Julie DeMarco
- Michael Rapaport as Brad Schorr
- Toni Collette as Cynthia
- Carol Kane as Tom's Mother
- Michael Vartan as Scott
- Bitty Schram as Lauren
- Jean De Baer as Suzanne DeMarco
- Elizabeth Franz as Aunt Lucille
- Mark Margolis as Philip DeMarco
- Barbara Hershey as Ruth Abernathy
- Edoardo Ballerini as The Job Interviewer