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Country Remedy
By Andrea Beach,
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Well-meaning, predictable family drama has mature themes.

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Based on 3 parent reviews
Country is where I chose to live as well.
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Worthwhile, wholesome, principled centered, memorable, family & individual focus
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What's the Story?
Dr. Gibbs (Cameron Bancroft) is a pediatrician who has finally got a chance to be named head of the department at the big-time Chicago hospital where he works. But his boss isn't sure he's really ready to take on the new job considering that his wife passed away just three months ago. So the boss sends Dr. Gibbs to spend the summer in North Carolina, running a clinic for a small, rural community. Dr. Gibbs' son, 10-year-old Nate, is less than thrilled with this last-minute plan. Will a COUNTRY REMEDY help them connect to each other and to the world again?
Is It Any Good?
Country Remedy's heart is in the right place. It's a wholesome, family-friendly movie about a dad and son struggling to find their way while grieving. Unfortunately, the acting's not very strong, and the few things not completely predictable about the plot are broadcast well in advance. It's almost impossible to form real connections with the characters or the story, so although it's fairly harmless, in the end there just doesn't seem to be much point to it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about learning how to fit in, especially if you're someplace new. How does Dr. Gibbs become part of the community? What does he do, or stop doing, to get along and earn people's respect?
Why does Nate run away? Have you ever thought about or tried running away? What happened?
Nate has to use an inhaler. Do you know what it's for? Do you know anyone who uses an inhaler?
Movie Details
- In theaters: February 2, 2007
- On DVD or streaming: April 29, 2008
- Cast: Cameron Bancroft , Bellamy Young , Edie McClurg
- Director: Andrew C. Erin
- Inclusion Information: Female actors
- Studio: Universal Studios
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Friendship
- Run time: 102 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG
- MPAA explanation: Thematic material and some language
- Last updated: June 19, 2023
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