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Synopsis
There’s no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 20th, 2025 (Limited) by Lionsgate |
| Video Release: | July 8th, 2025 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language, some sexual content/partial nudity, and brief teen alcohol use. (Rating bulletin 2885 (Cert #54722), 5/14/2025) |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Comedy Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Theater, Filmed in Canada |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Entertainment One, Astute Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |