Lousy Carter

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Caption	Theatrical release poster
Director	Bob Byington
Writer	Bob Byington
Editing	Kris Boustedt
Music	Leafcuts
Studio	Americano Brutto
Distributor	Magnolia Pictures
Released	2023-08-09-Locarno-2024-03-29-United States
Runtime	80 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Gross	$11,236

Premise

Lousy Carter was once an acclaimed animator as a young man, but has settled into his middle-aged life as a mediocre college literature professor with a cantankerous personality. When visiting the doctor, he learns that he only has six months to live due to a terminal illness. Rather than trying to turn his life around, he tells no one about his diagnosis and simply continues on with his unexceptional life and failed relationships.

Cast

• David Krumholtz as Lousy Carter
• Martin Starr as Kaminsky
• Olivia Thirlby as Candela
• Jocelyn DeBoer as Olivia Kaminsky
• Trieste Kelly Dunn as Sister
• Stephen Root as Analyst
• Macon Blair as Dick Anthony
• Luxy Banner as Gail
• Jesse Singal as Prison Guy

Production

Jay Duplass was originally set to star before dropping out and being replaced by David Krumholtz. The film was shot in 15 days in December 2021, primarily at the Baker Center in Austin, Texas.

Release

After premiering at the 76th Locarno Film Festival, the film was acquired by Magnolia Pictures for domestic distribution. The film was released in the United States on March 29, 2024.

Reception

References

• Lousy Carter, April 21, 2024
• Lousy-Carter-(2024), Lousy Carter, April 12, 2024
• Worthington, Clint, Lousy Carter, RogerEbert.com, March 29, 2024
• Davids, Brian, David Krumholtz on 'Lousy Carter' and Still Waiting for the 'Oppenheimer' Bump: "It's Been Slow", The Hollywood Reporter, March 29, 2024
• Grobar, Matt, David Krumholtz Comedy 'Lousy Carter' Acquired By Magnolia Pictures, Deadline Hollywood, October 12, 2023
• Badgley, Shawn, At Wit's End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, , Lousy Carter, The Austin Chronicle, March 27, 2024

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