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Andy Goodrich’s life is turned upside down when his wife enters rehab, leaving him alone with their young children. Goodrich relies on Grace, his daughter from his first marriage, to finally become the father she never had. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer wrote the lead role specifically for Michael Keaton. “I wrote it with him in mind 100 percent,” she said, “to the point where if he had said no, I would have buried him and myself in the backyard.” The Cinnamon Toast Crunch box keeps spinning 180° during the breakfast scene. Andy: If life isn’t kicking your ass, it’s not doing its job. Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode airing November 22, 2024 (2024). Casablanca Soundtrack Written by Max Steiner Performed 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 turned upside down when his wife checks into rehab. Andy is left alone to raise his nine-year-old twins, Billie (Vivien Lyra Blair) and Mose (Jacob Kopera). Andy enlists the help of Grace (Mila Kunis), his daughter from his first marriage, to become the role model for a father Grace never had growing up. Goodrich is a magnificent film. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer has given us a film that is funny, at times heartbreaking, and will have you smiling when the credits roll. It’s the perfect true-life film. Michael Keaton is spectacular as Andy Goodrich. Mila Kunis is stunning as Grace. Keaton and Kunis share an adorable camaraderie in every scene. Vivien Lyra Blair and Jacob Kopera are fantastic as Billie and Mose, respectively. The supporting cast is phenomenal. Goodrich is a must-see for all comedy-drama lovers and fans of Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis. Watch it on the big screen and give independent films a chance to shine at the box office for a change.