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ComedyYear2019Duration1h 38mIMDb5.2

Before You Know It

ComedyDrama

A pair of sisters find out that the mother they thought was dead is alive and starring on a soap opera.

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Cast

Hannah Pearl Utt

Director

Hannah Pearl Utt

Rachel Gurner

Ayden Mayeri

Celia

Oona Yaffe

Dodge Gurner

Jen Tullock

Jackie Gurner

Mandy Patinkin

Mel Gurner

Ruibo Qian

Pregnant Lady

Alec Baldwin

Peter

SB

Stephanie Berry

Siri

Mason Alexander Park

Montgomery Theater Fellow #1

Jojo Brown

Montgomery Theater Fellow #2

Ben Becher

Lawyer

Mike Colter

Charles

Preston Christopher Lawrence

Male Security Guard

Linda Arroz

Rhonda

Mary Bolt

Megan (2nd AD)

Alexander M Schwartz

Chris (Casting Assistant)

Blake Berris

Brandt Wilfred

Peter Jacobson

Michael (Producer)

Hannah Pearl Utt

Writer

Jen Tullock

Writer

Comments

10 Comments

vivianne_keDec 8, 2025

Muhammad SidikMay 29, 2023

source: Before You Know It

Ronke RajiMay 23, 2023

The one sister so like boring & the other waaaay to much. U like drop your child & NEVER check on her, about an hr in had to turn off.

becoolsavageMay 23, 2023

We found this film reasonably entertaining but if this is supposed to be 1993 as per description which is consistent with the 'feel' of the set and fashion, how do they have internet search and videos, and take selfies (on their flip phones)? Am I missing something here, or is this really poorly researched?

happy_family_🇦🇪🇲🇦🇪🇸🇸🇦May 23, 2023

I watched this movie and it was horrible. One of the worst movies I have ever watched. I like Judith Light movies before, but this is not worth it. The two sisters are the worse actress's I have very seen on screen. Couldn't believe this even had 5 stars rating on IMDb.

Sheriff🤴🏾May 23, 2023

I am flabbergasted by some of these negative reviews. This is definitely not a Hollywood picture, I guess. It is quirky, and maybe a bit contrived, but not hugely. It's a comedy, after all. But it's moving, funny, well-acted, and touches on some issues that aren't normally dealt with in the movies. And I love that it's a woman-centred picture! My only slight complaint was the young people's acting, which struck me as self-conscious, but hey, they're only 12 years old. But I was particularly impressed by Jen Tullock's performance. She is so authentic, so charming, so unique. (I know somebody just like her!!) I'd watch her in anything. Wow!

Lexaz whateverMay 23, 2023

Was expecting some form of comedy / drama when watching this, but just got drama. That's fine and this film is reasonably OK for a drama. BUT, the comedy bit was missing. Did they forget to put it in? It's categorized as a comedy / drama. Who knows? Anyway, if you do watch this, expect drama and don't expect laughs.

Ngagnon 🦋May 23, 2023

For me, this dramedy was just painful to watch. Towards the end, there were some honest moments, but it was way too long a slog to get there. Overall, I'd say one to avoid.

Fatoumata DoumbiaMay 23, 2023

I hate it when people not only write things for themselves but think they can direct themselves too. It's a "Look at me" festival. And it's boring as hell.

Baba BocoumMay 23, 2023

Two sisters learn that their mother, whom they thought dead, is still alive? Juicy, involving, emotional, perhaps comedic and insightful. All of which this film ISN'T. Based on the characterizations we see, people respond in a way the writers want them to, not the way human beings do. Mandy Patinkin has a thankless, embarrassing role. Judith Light is terrific, but she can't save this. Many people walked out of the screening I attended...

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