Tammy's Always Dying

Tammy's Always Dying is a 2019 Canadian black comedy-drama film, directed by Amy Jo Johnson, from a screenplay by Joanne Sarazen. It stars Felicity Huffman, Anastasia Phillips, Clark Johnson, Lauren Holly, Aaron Ashmore and Kristian Bruun.

Tammy's Always Dying
Film poster
Directed byAmy Jo Johnson
Produced byJessica Adams
Harry Cherniak
Written byJoanne Sarazen
StarringFelicity Huffman
Anastasia Phillips
CinematographyDaniel Grant
Edited byBryan Atkinson
Production
company
JA Productions
Plainspeak Pictures
Prospero Pictures
Distributed byQuiver Distribution
Release date
  • September 5, 2019 (2019-09-05) (TIFF)[1]
  • May 1, 2020 (2020-05-01) (Canada)
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2019. It received generally positive reviews from critics, particularly for Huffman's and Phillips' performances.[2][3] It was released through video on demand on May 1, 2020 by Quiver Distribution.

Plot

When Tammy, a self-destructive woman who has a dysfunctional relationship with her daughter Catherine (Anastasia Phillips), is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Catherine invites a television producer to document her process of caring for her mother in an attempt to profit from their misfortune. However, she finds her plans complicated by Tammy's persistent refusal to actually die.

Cast

Production

In December 2018, it was announced Felicity Huffman, Anastasia Phillips, Clark Johnson, Lauren Holly and Aaron Ashmore had joined the cast of the film, with Amy Jo Johnson directing from a screenplay by Joanne Sarazen.[4]

Principal photography concluded in December 2018 in Hamilton, Ontario.[5]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2019.[6] In March 2020, Quiver Distribution acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. It was released through video on demand on May 1, 2020.[7]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 73% based on 30 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "It occasionally struggles to deal effectively with its weighty themes, but Tammy's Always Dying is always anchored by Felicity Huffman's finely tuned performance". [8]

References
  1. "Tammy's Always Dying". TIFF.
  2. Wilner, Norman (September 5, 2019). "TIFF review: Tammy's Always Dying". NOW Magazine.
  3. July, Beandrea (September 5, 2019). "'Tammy's Always Dying': Film Review | TIFF 2019". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. Vlessing, Etan (December 5, 2018). "Felicity Huffman, Anastasia Phillips Star in Amy Jo Johnson's Dark Comedy 'Tammy's Always Dying'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. Malyk, Lauren (December 7, 2018). "Production wraps on Amy Jo Johnson's sophomore feature". Playback.
  6. Howell, Peter (July 31, 2019). "Indigenous films highlight Canadian slate at TIFF 2019". Toronto Star.
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (March 30, 2020). "Felicity Huffman Movie 'Tammy's Always Dying' Lands At Quiver Distribution With VOD Bow Planned". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  8. "Tammy's Always Dying (2019)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
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