''Raymond & Ray'' is a 2022 comedy-drama film written and directed by Rodrigo García. The film stars

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, and

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. ''Raymond & Ray'' had its world premiere at the

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on September 12, 2022, and was released in select cinemas on October 14, 2022, before its streaming release on October 21, 2022, by

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Plot

Raymond drives on a late, rainy night to a remote cabin to inform his half-brother, Ray, that their father, Ben Harris, has passed away and wished that all his sons attend his funeral. Ray is at first reluctant to go, but due to Raymond losing his license because of a DUI and some persuading, Ray finally agrees to attend. The brothers haven't seen each other in nearly five years because of the abuse their father inflicted on them during childhood, leaving them to with different trauma plaguing their adult life, with Raymond having unsuccessful relationships with the women in his life, while Ray was a former heroin addict, but has been sober for several years.

Cast

as Raymond *

as Ray *

as Lucia *

as Kiera * Maxim Swinton as Simon *

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as Reverend West * Chris Silcox as Leon * Chris Grabher as Vincent *

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as Mendez

Production

It was announced in August 2021 that

and

had been cast to star in the film, which is written and directed by Rodrigo García. In October,

and

were added to the cast, with Maxim Swinton joining the next month.

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governor

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announced in September 2021 that the film would shoot in

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beginning in the fall. Filming began in Richmond the following month. Filming took place in

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from October 18 to 21. Filming took place at Oakwood Cemetery in Richmond in November.

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composed the film's score.

Release

It had its world premiere at the

on September 12, 2022. It also made it to 'World Cinema' section of

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to be screened on October 7, 2022.

Critical reception

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, the film has a weighted average score of 49 out of 100, based on 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

References

External links

* 2022 films 2022 comedy-drama films 2020s American films 2020s English-language films American comedy-drama films Apple TV+ original films Films about brothers Films about funerals Films directed by Rodrigo García Films produced by Alfonso Cuarón Films produced by Bonnie Curtis Films scored by Jeff Beal Films shot in Virginia {{DEFAULTSORT:Raymond and Ray