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The Motel Life (2013) · Cineora

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AN ALAN POLSKY FILM

The Motel Life

20131h 35mRMovie

DramaMysteryThriller

IMDb5.9/ 10 · 4K votes

THEY WILL DO ANYTHING TO FIND THE TRUTH

A pair of working-class brothers flee their Reno Motel after getting involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.

Gritty
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Family
The underworld
Survival

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and a quick watch. Contains drug use and strong language.

DirectorAlan Polsky · Gabe Polsky

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.6 / 10

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Emile HirschFrank

Stephen DorffJerry Lee

Dakota FanningAnnie James

Kris KristoffersonEarl Hurley

Joshua LeonardTommy

Noah HarpsterAl Casey

Garrett BackstromYoung Jerry Lee

Andrew LeeYoung Frank

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