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Rainbow Time

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Todd grew up under the strange shadow of his older, mentally-challenged brother, Shonzi. As kids, Shonzi forced Todd to make action movies. As adults, Todd is pressured to share love life details, even showing Shonzi a sex tape he made with an old girlfriend to help him cope when family tragedy hits. When their dad suffers a heart attack, Shonzi, now 40, moves in with Todd and his new girlfriend. Shonzi wants desperately to be included in their relationship like old times.
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Jason Bailey Flavorwire 11/18/2016
Phillips - as both director and actor - has trouble with the film's key character; he's so insufferable, he upsets the delicate balance they seem to be going for. Go to Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times 11/10/2016
A movie that's admirably provocative, even if at times it seems to be more interested in being challenging than being entertaining. Go to Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire 11/04/2016
B
Imagine if the Duplass brothers had produced Freddy Got Fingered and you'll be on the right track. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 11/01/2018
An impressive showcase for Phillips both in front of and behind the camera, showing a considerable restraint both in playing Shonzi and writing for him. Go to Full Review Brooke Corso The MacGuffin 08/01/2017
B
Rainbow Time is about two brothers trying to achieve a semblance of control through the lens of a camera, where any insecurity can be spliced, edited, and erased. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 11/10/2016
B+
Keeps buoyant with unexpected hits of comedy and mischief, but there's a true understanding of behavior to make matters beguilingly uncomfortable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/07/2022 This is a terrible movie. What a waste of time. See more 03/24/2022 I've seen Melanie Lynskey in a good few movies but let's say this wasn't her best choice. Her casting for the role is excellent and she puts in a good performance but it couldn't save the movie. See more 08/31/2021 Inside joke. The girlfriend's a rootin tootin porn actress. Her shtick is younger guys. Not too bad. Pretty hot actually. Her legit acting isn't bad either. So this movie has undercurrents. See more 11/15/2016 This film is such a brilliant look into the relationship of brotherhood and vulnerability. Funny, shocking and touching. See more 11/08/2016 Beautifully hilarious. See more 11/03/2016 Oh look, more amazing shit from the Duplass Brothers. See more Read all reviews
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Linas Phillips

Director

Melanie Lynskey

Lindsay

Linas Phillips

Shonzi

Timm Sharp

Todd

Tobin Bell

Peter

Lauren Weedman

Nina

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Synopsis Todd grew up under the strange shadow of his older, mentally-challenged brother, Shonzi. As kids, Shonzi forced Todd to make action movies. As adults, Todd is pressured to share love life details, even showing Shonzi a sex tape he made with an old girlfriend to help him cope when family tragedy hits. When their dad suffers a heart attack, Shonzi, now 40, moves in with Todd and his new girlfriend. Shonzi wants desperately to be included in their relationship like old times.
Director
Linas Phillips
Producer
Linas Phillips, Ian Michaels
Screenwriter
Linas Phillips
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
The Orchard, Duplass Brothers, Lodger Films, Submarine Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 4, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
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