Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- witty
- angry
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a thoughtful but uneven tragicomedy elevated by the chemistry and performances of its two leads.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The brothers must personally dig and fill their abusive father's grave as the condition of his final arrangement.
Raymond and Ray process their father's death through angry, awkward, and often darkly comic exchanges.
Both half-brothers confront who they became because of their father and who they became in opposition to him.
The father's final wish to have his sons dig his grave drives their reunion and the story's shared ordeal.
Films like Raymond & Ray, and why
The Descendants
shared family grief, estrangement, dark humor, and emotionally guarded adult characters
The Darjeeling Limited
shared road-trip structure, unresolved family pain, understated comedy, and sibling relationship drama
The Royal Tenenbaums
shared examination of damaged family bonds, paternal legacy, and bittersweet emotional reconciliation
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
shared intimate grief drama, abrasive family relationships, and restrained tragicomic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Rodrigo García
- Release Date
- 2022-10-14
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (230)
Cast
- Ewan McGregor
- Ethan Hawke
- Maribel Verdú
- Sophie Okonedo
- Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Todd Louiso
- Tom Bower
- Maxim Swinton
- Chris Silcox
- Chris Grabher
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Raymond & Ray about?
- Two estranged half-brothers confront their abusive father's legacy when his final demand forces them to bury him together.
- What is Raymond & Ray like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Raymond & Ray as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Raymond & Ray violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Raymond & Ray as mild.
- What did critics think of Raymond & Ray?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a thoughtful but uneven tragicomedy elevated by the chemistry and performances of its two leads.
- Which films are like Raymond & Ray?
- Films with a similar feel include The Descendants, The Darjeeling Limited, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected).
- How long is Raymond & Ray?
- Raymond & Ray runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Raymond & Ray?
- In United States, Raymond & Ray streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
