The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

Nan
0h 30m
2011
6.847 /10 (367)

I love you, Dad, but this makes it hard.

Overview

A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2011-01-22

Top Billed Cast

Billy Mayo

Sidney

Brandon Greenhouse

Isaiah

Angela Bullock

Joan

Carlon Jeffery

Young Isaiah

Connie Jackson

Grace

Danièle Watts

Marianne

John C. Johnson

Mr. McGill

Reatha Grey

Mrs. Freeman

Stanley Bennett Clay

Howard

Casey Desmond

Howie

Anna Jean

Girl After Party

Matt Baker

Truck Driver

Matthew McCray

Portrait Photographer

J.R. Rogers

Guy After Party

Jerry Boyd

Wedding Photographer

Chris Crawford

Party Guest

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