Eight year old Anthony is somewhat uneasy about spending the weekend with his alcoholic, down-on-his-luck carpenter dad Walt while his mom Bonnie and her new husband Kyle go to a Catholic retreat together.
Walt is just as uneasy about spending time with Anthony, especially since their first day together is a series of characteristically unfortunate events, including his truck breaking down, his landlord locking him out of the house, and the theft of his toolbox, which he needs for an upcoming job. As Walt and Anthony set about finding the guy who stole the tools and improvise around their other misfortunes, they begin to discover a true connection with each other, causing Walt to become a better father and Anthony to reveal the promise and potential of the good man he will become.
The Confirmation is a 2016 Canadian drama film starring Clive Owen, Jaeden Lieberher, and Maria Bello. Written and directed in his directorial debut by Bob Nelson, who also produced it with Todd Hoffman, the film concerns a young boy (Lieberher), who tries to reconnect with his divorced father (Owen). The film also co-stars Robert Forster, Tim Blake Nelson, Patton Oswalt, and Matthew Modine. It marked the first time Nelson had ever directed a film. The Confirmation received a limited release in selected theaters in the United States and on iTunes on March 18, 2016.
The Confirmation
Directed by: Bob Nelson
Starring: Clive Owen, Maria Bello, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Spencer Drever, Jennifer Copping, Catherine Lough Haggquist
Screenplay by: Bob Nelson
Production Design by: Chris August
Cinematography by: Terry Stacey
Film Editing by: Steven Rasch
Costume Design by: Sheila White
Set Decoration by: Erik Gerlund
Music by: Jeff Cardoni
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some mature thematic elements.
Studio: Saban Films
Release Date: March 18, 2016
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