The Confirmation Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 2, 2016

The Confirmation

Release Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 Limited

Director: Bob Nelson

Starring: Clive Owen • Maria Bello • Patton Oswalt • Stephen Tobolowsky • Spencer Drever

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 30 m

4.17 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows eight-year-old Anthony (Lieberher) and his estranged father (Owen) spending two days together for the first time in forever, as the boy’s mom (Bello) and new husband (Modine) head off to a religious retreat. Their mutual unease is exacerbated when the father’s truck breaks down, his landlord locks him out of his house, and the toolbox that provides his living gets stolen. As they search for the stolen tools with help from an odd neighbor (Oswalt), the father and son begin to establish a connection.

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Who stars in The Confirmation – Cast List

Clive Owen
... Walt

Cleaner, The International
Maria Bello
... Bonnie

Better Start Swimming, Prisoners
Patton Oswalt
... Drake

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Stephen Tobolowsky
... Father Lyons

Mimics , Freakier Friday
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Spencer Drever
... Allen
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Michael Eklund
... Tucker

Into the Forest, The Package

Who is making The Confirmation – Crew List

The film's writer Bob Nelson last penned Nebraska and Intimate Strangers.

Director: Bob Nelson
Screenwriter: Bob Nelson

Studios: Lionsgate Studios; Saban Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Confirmation

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2016

Completed

Changed The Confirmation movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some mature thematic elements
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Confirmation Trailers and Clips

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The Confirmation Release Date: When was the film released?

The Confirmation was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 18 , 2016. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including The Divergent Series: Allegiant, The Bronze and My Golden Days. As a limited release, The Confirmation was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Confirmation DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Confirmation is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, June 07, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Confirmation today on Amazon.

The Confirmation Digital Release Date

The Confirmation is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, March 18, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.