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By Kat Halstead
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Crass comedy has strong language, sex references, drug use.
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The Estate
What's the Story?
In THE ESTATE, after hearing their wealthy aunt has a terminal illness, sisters Savanna (Anna Faris) and Macey (Toni Collette) travel to her home hoping to get into her good books -- and her will. But when they discover other family members have had the same idea, a battle commences that will push them to increasingly extreme lengths to get their hands on Aunt Hilda's (Kathleen Turner) riches.
Is It Any Good?
Even the all-star cast struggles to keep the humor alive in this sweary family comedy centered around unlikable characters and bad behavior. A few moments land, but The Estate suffers from a lack of warmth and intelligence beyond jokes that may seem daring to some but low-brow poor taste to others.
At the center of the family battle, Turner is as charismatic and watchable as ever. But Oscar-nominee Collette is let down by a part that lacks complexity or depth. Faris, David Duchovny, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Ron Livingston all show up and do their thing, but that thing quickly becomes tiresome. While the humor may proudly cross lines, it never does so with much originality, leaving the plot to tread heavily toward its inevitable conclusion.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the edgy humor in The Estate. Did you find it funny? Did you feel it ever crossed the line? How did it compare to other comedies you've seen? Were there any positive messages in amongst the humor and shock value?
Talk about the strong language in the movie. Did it seem necessary, or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
How was sex treated in the movie? Was it affectionate? Respectful? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
How were drinking and drug use portrayed? Were there consequences? Did the movie glamorize it?
The movie's central dynamic is created by an estranged family coming together. Can you think of other films that involve a family forced together under unusual circumstances. How do they compare?
Movie Details
- In theaters : November 4, 2022
- On DVD or streaming : November 22, 2022
- Cast : Anna Faris , Toni Collette , Kathleen Turner
- Director : Dean Craig
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Signature Entertainment
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Run time : 96 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : pervasive language, crude/sexual material, graphic nudity and brief drug use
- Last updated : September 10, 2025
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