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Andy Goodrich’s life is changed when his wife enters rehab, leaving him alone with their young children. Goodrich leans on Grace, his daughter from his first marriage, as he ultimately evolves into the father he never had.. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer wrote the lead role specifically for Michael Keaton. "I wrote it 100 percent with him in mind" she said, «to the point where if he had said no, I would have buried him and me in the backyard." The box of "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" keeps turning 180° during the breakfast scene.. Andy: If life doesn’t give you a kick, it’s not doing its job.. Featured on The 7:00 PM Project: episode of November 22, 2024 (2024). Score from CasablancaWritten by Max SteinerPerformed by The Warner Bros. Studio Orchestra Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Turner Entertainment Co.. Goodrich tells the story of Andy Goodrich (Michael Keaton). Andy Goodrich’s life is thrown into disarray when his wife goes into rehab. Andy must now care for his nine-year-old twins, Billie (Vivien Lyra Blair) & Mose (Jacob Kopera), alone. Andy enlists the help of Grace (Mila Kunis), his daughter from his first marriage, to be the model father that Grace never had as a child. Goodrich is a superb film. Director and screenwriter Hallie Meyers-Shyer has given us a film that is funny, touching at times & will make you smile when the credits roll. It’s the perfect movie of a lifetime. Michael Keaton is spectacular as Andy Goodrich. Mila Kunis is stunning as Grace. Keaton & Kunis share an adorable camaraderie, in all their scenes together. Vivien Lyra Blair & Jacob Kopera are fantastic as Billie & Mose, respectively. The supporting cast is phenomenal. Goodrich is a must-see for all drama lovers & Michael Keaton & Mila Kunis fans. Watch it on the big screen & give indie films a chance to shine at the box office for a change.