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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten
rated 6

...has a lived-in ring of truth that will be instantly recognizable to any caregiver, spouse, child, or other loved one who has experienced something of this sort.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Cath Clarke
rated 6

Polite portrait of a family coping with Alzheimer's.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson
rated 8

...impeccably acted, with vivid, intricate relationships played out on a deceptively feisty, unruly canvas.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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What They Had is a heartwarming family drama that explores the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. When Ruth, a devoted wife and mother, wanders off during a blizzard, her daughter Bridget returns home to help her brother Nicky convince their father Norbert to place Ruth in a nursing home. As the family navigates their emotional journey, they confront their own personal struggles and ultimately find solace in each other. With a talented cast, including Hilary Swank and Michael Shannon, this film offers a powerful and thought-provoking experience that will leave audiences smiling and tearful.

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