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Tater Tot & Patton

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Tater Tot & Patton
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrew Kightlinger
Written byAndrew Kightlinger
Produced by
  • Adam Emerson
  • Ryan M. Hall
  • Dohui Kim
Starring
CinematographyPer
Edited byAndrew Kightlinger
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Music byGarth Stevenson
Production
company
KandamarK
Distributed byGiant Pictures
Release date
  • June 9, 2017 (2017-06-09)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tater Tot & Patton is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Andrew Kightlinger.[1] The film stars Jessica Rothe, Bates Wilder, and Forrest Weber.[2]

It was released on June 9, 2017 by Giant Pictures.

Premise

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A wayward millennial escapes to a South Dakota ranch, unhinging her Uncle's placid alcoholic life.

Cast

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  • Jessica Rothe as Andie
  • Bates Wilder as Erwin
  • Forrest Weber as Richie
  • Kathy Askew as Tilly

Release

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The film was released on June 9, 2017 by Giant Pictures.

Reception

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On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 86% based on 21 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.51/10.[3] James Hanton of Outtake Mag scored the film a 4/5 and stated "A film executed with great conviction and a staggering attention to detail, Tater Tot & Patton strikes the perfect balance between relatable and extraordinary."[4] Movie Nation's Roger Moore rated the film 2.5/4 and said "A vivid sense of place – South Dakota – and a winning, subtle turn by Jessica Rothe are the strong suit of this character dramedy."[5]

References

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  1. ^ "The Troublesome Message of Taming a Woman in 'Tater Tot & Patton'". PopMatters. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  2. ^ Byrnes, Dave (March 7, 2019). "New film "Tater Tot & Patton" is love letter to, criticism of, SD culture". Capital Journal. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Tater Tot & Patton (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Hanton, James (April 29, 2019). "Tater Tot & Patton – a moving tale of connection that side-steps cliché with grace". Outtake Mag. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Moore, Roger (April 26, 2019). "Movie Review: Jessica Rothe shines — as usual — in "Tater Tot & Patton"". Movie Nation. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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