Frank Goode is a retiree who is newly widowed and dearly misses his four grown kids, who he can't wait to see when they come in for a small family get-together. As he prepares for their visit, they all call him with the sad news that they can't make it. Frank decides that busy schedules and other excuses aren't going to separate him from his kids. So, he decides to take a cross-country road trip to see each of his kids. Along the way, he finds out secrets about each of his kids, but realizes that when it comes down to it, everybody's fine.

Robert Deniro, Drew Barrymore, and Kate Beckinsale are just three of the amazing actors that play these realistically heart-wrenching characters. The script is beautifully done. All in all, this movie is a masterpiece of award-winning quality. It will make you laugh and cry while warming your heart all at the same time. Enjoy!