St. Vincent (2014)

7.2PG-13102 minDirector: Theodore Melfi

2014 film

St. Vincent is a 2014 American comedy drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Theodore Melfi. The film stars Bill Murray as the title character and it features Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, Terrence Howard, and Jaeden Lieberher in his film debut.

The film had its premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival where it was voted second runner-up for the People's Choice Award. It received a limited theatrical release on October 10, 2014, and expanded to a wide release on October 24. The same day, it was released on Netflix in France. The film was a moderate commercial success, grossing $54.8 million against its $13.5 million budget, and received positive reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is St. Vincent about?
St. Vincent (2014) — Vincent is an old Vietnam vet whose stubbornly hedonistic ways have left him without money or a future. Things change when his new next-door neighbor's son, Oliver, needs a babysitter and Vince is willing enough for a fee. From that self-serving act, an unexpected friendship form
Is St. Vincent based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is St. Vincent scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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