Unplugging
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| Directed by | Debra Neil-Fisher |
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| Cinematography | Federico Cantini |
| Edited by | David Clark |
| Music by | Leo Birenberg |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $20,500[1][2] |
Unplugging is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Debra Neil-Fisher, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Brad Morris and Matt Walsh. It stars Walsh, Eva Longoria, Lea Thompson, Keith David, Nicole Byer, and Al Madrigal. It was released on April 22, 2022, by Vertical Entertainment.
Premise[edit]
A family goes on a no-tech road trip to a remote mountain town.
Cast[edit]
- Matt Walsh as Dan Dewerson
- Eva Longoria as Jeanine Dewerson
- Lea Thompson as Brenda Perkins
- Keith David as T-Bone
- Nicole Byer as Officer Dunn
- Al Madrigal as Juan
- Johnny Pemberton as Tim
- Hala Finley as Elizabeth "Blizzard" Dewerson
- Morgan Walsh as Florence
- Emmett Walsh as Carlito
- Pat Walsh as Frank
Production[edit]
In May 2019, it was announced Matt Walsh and Isla Fisher had joined the cast of the film, with Debra Neil-Fisher making her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Walsh and Brad Morris, with Walsh and Morris set to produce the film.[3] In October 2020, Eva Longoria, Lea Thompson, Keith David, Nicole Byer, and Al Madrigal joined the cast of the film, with Longoria replacing Fisher.[4]
Principal photography began in October 2020.[5] The film was shot in various locations in Oklahoma in the USA, including Tulsa.[6]
Release[edit]
Unplugging was released on April 22, 2022 by Vertical Entertainment.[7]
Reception[edit]
In the United States and Canada, the film earned an estimated $20,500 from 101 theaters in its opening weekend.[8]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 14% of 14 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.8/10.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Unplugging". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ "Unplugging (2022)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 10, 2019). "Matt Walsh & Isla Fisher Are 'Unplugging'; New Comedy Being Sold By Radiant Films At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 29, 2020). "Eva Longoria, Lea Thompson, Nicole Byer Join 'Veep's Matt Walsh In 'Unplugging' Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Unplugging". Oklahoma Film. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ de Vera, Abbie (21 April 2022). "Lea Thompson, Eva Longoria movie 'Unplugging' filmed in Tulsa premieres Friday". Fox 23 News. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 1, 2021). "Vertical Entertainment Acquires Comedy 'Unplugging' Starring Eva Longoria & Matt Walsh, Sets Spring 2022 Release". Deadline. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "Domestic 2022 Weekend 16". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Unplugging". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
