The Keeping Hours
A supernatural love story that centers on two parents whose life together falls apart after their son dies. The man, now a successful lawyer, and the woman, now married and an author, get a chance at reconciliation ten years later.
Critics Sentiment
Jacob reveals he unlatched his own seatbelt causing accident
Jacob dies in automobile accident causing parents' divorce
The film rises dramatically from the slow-paced tragedy setup to Jacob's powerful confession scene, gaining 3.0 points as the supernatural elements and emotional revelations converge.
The film starts modestly with beautiful cinematography but slow pacing that disappointed horror expectations. It builds steadily through supernatural family reunification, peaking with Jacob's confession and the emotional resolution. Despite some plot inconsistencies, reviewers consistently praised the acting, particularly the child performance, and found the ending deeply moving.
Full cast
Lee Pace
Mark
Carrie Coon
Elizabeth
Sander Thomas
Jacob
Ray Baker
Lenn
Amy Smart
Amy
Julian LaTourelle
Dash
Ana Ortiz
Janice
Cliff Chamberlain
Smith
Lylah Raye Acosta
Emma
Ruby Moncrieff-Karten
Isabelle
Molly Hagan
Daniels
Anna Diop
Kate
Christina Vidal Mitchell
Gwen
Jane Daly
Elizabeth's Mom
Harvey J. Alperin
Train Store Owner
Julia Boorstin
Anchor
Gus Buktenica
Gary
Karen Baxter
Mother of the Groom
Crew
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