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Sam and Elvis
Even the Oddest Folk can be Family
2018·1h 27m·★ 9.3
Sam is fifteen, orphaned, hiding a secret and has been living in foster care for the past year. Her Aunt Olina is a widowed, recluse oddball who spends her life in a closed off home speaking to her dead, taxidermies dog Elvis. Together the two learn to overcome the obstacles life has dealt them, trust one another and become family.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 27m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and family cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
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