The Pallbearer
"Something magical is about to unfold in the most unexpected place."
Originally released in 1996. The Pallbearer is a comedy/romance film. directed by Matt Reeves.
Starring David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Michael Rapaport
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (127 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,656,388
Production Companies
- The Chess Club
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
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 friend...
Who directed The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer was directed by Matt Reeves.
How long is The Pallbearer?
The Pallbearer has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Pallbearer released?
The Pallbearer was released on May 3, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pallbearer?
The main cast of The Pallbearer includes David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette, Carol Kane.
Is The Pallbearer worth watching?
The Pallbearer has a user rating of 4.9/10 based on 127 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.