Labor Day

Jan 31 2014 PG-13 1h 51m
Drama, Romance, Thriller

Two two strangers are drawn together under incredible circumstances. What starts as an unforeseen encounter over a long holiday weekend soon becomes a second chance love story.

Plot

A depressed mother's husband has left her for she could not bear a second child. Living alone with her only son, she has an unlikely meeting with an injured escaped convict, and reluctantly takes him into her own care. The man proves to be better than his criminal image as the three bond over Labor Day weekend. The only problem? Everyone in town is looking for him.

Written by

Jason Reitman, Joyce Maynard

Directed by

Jason Reitman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Indian Paintbrush, Mr. Mudd Production, Right of Way Films

Languages

English

Awards

6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
55,166
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA