You Can Thank Me Later

Sep 3, 1998

1h 45m

★ 5.9

Overview

Shirley Cooperberg heads a Montreal Jewish family. During her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital — failed writer Eli, neurotic Susan, and successful theatrical producer Edward. An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Cinequest Films

Danehip Entertainment

Flashpoint

You Can Thank Me Later Trailers

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Cast

Shirley Cooperberg

Ellen Burstyn

Susan Cooperberg

Amanda Plummer

Diane

Mary McDonnell

Eli Cooperberg

Ted Levine

Edward Cooperberg

Mark Blum

Joelle

Geneviève Bujold

Simon Cooperberg

Jacob Tierney

TV Repairman

Roc LaFortune

Linda

Macha Grenon

Nurse

Geneviève Brouillette

Marie Josée

Dorothée Berryman

Chelsea

Brigid Tierney

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