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Trash Mountain

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Trash Mountain follows the story of a young gay Chicago man (Caleb Hearon) who is forced to return to his hometown in rural Missouri following the death of his hoarder father. The story takes us on a journey of emotional acceptance and resilience as Gavin and his half-sister Abbi (Zooey Deschanel) navigate challenging family dynamics and their complicated relationships with the past. The film is a poignant comedic drama of love and grief as two siblings pick through the trash mountain of their father's life.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 7 hrs ago
I wish a movie that’s about how messy and cluttered life can be didn’t wrap up as neatly as this one, but Hearon and his collaborators have earned enough goodwill by then to make it work. Go to Full Review Jourdain Searles The Hollywood Reporter 3 days ago
Rey’s directing style keeps the spirit of Mumblecore cinema while bringing it into the immediate present, injecting subtle political commentary into naturalistic scenes. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Mashable 5 days ago
Hearon and company made a film that is not just terrifically entertaining and cathartically tear-jerking, but also a showcase for its leading man. Go to Full Review Adam Courtliff InSession Film 2 days ago
B+
While the way Trash Mountain unfolds will feel somewhat familiar, it’s the journey to get there that matters most. Go to Full Review Karlie Rogers Exclaim! 3 days ago
7/10
A simple, touching story about a not-so-simple subject, and successfully proves that it's ultimately worth digging through all of the excess to get to the sweet centre. Go to Full Review Kayleigh Donaldson Pajiba 3 days ago
It could have used a little more grit and some of that nerve that Hearon can be so good at utilising. Then again, maybe the gentleness is the point, a way to welcome in a sceptical audience or those expecting an assembly line of one-liners. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Kris Rey

Director

Caleb Hearon

Actor

Zooey Deschanel

Actor

Jacki Weaver

Actor

Jaboukie Young-White

Actor

Kyle Marvin

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Movie Info

Synopsis Trash Mountain follows the story of a young gay Chicago man (Caleb Hearon) who is forced to return to his hometown in rural Missouri following the death of his hoarder father. The story takes us on a journey of emotional acceptance and resilience as Gavin and his half-sister Abbi (Zooey Deschanel) navigate challenging family dynamics and their complicated relationships with the past. The film is a poignant comedic drama of love and grief as two siblings pick through the trash mountain of their father's life.
Director
Kris Rey
Producer
Colin Trevorrow
Screenwriter
Ruby Caster, Caleb Hearon
Production Co
Metronome Film Co., Sight Unseen
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
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