The movie was first shown at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023. It will be included in the Paramount+ collection starting from December 15, 2023.
Plot
Finestkind is about two brothers, Ben Foster and Toby Wallace, who grew up in different places and meet again as adults during a crucial summer. The story unfolds in the world of commercial fishing, and things get intense when the brothers make a deal with a dangerous crime group in Boston due to difficult circumstances. A young woman, Jenna Ortega, gets stuck in the middle of it all. The movie explores sacrifices that need to be made and tests the relationships between brothers, friends, lovers, and even a father-son bond with Tommy Lee Jones.
Trailer
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Cast
Finestkind (2023) Cast Breakdown:
Main Cast:
Ben Foster as Tom
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Ben Foster as Tom: A desperate brother drawn into a dangerous deal with the Boston crime syndicate.
Toby Wallace as Charlie
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Toby Wallace as Charlie: Tom’s estranged younger brother, facing his difficulties.
Jenna Ortega as Mabel
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Jenna Ortega as Mabel: A young woman who gets caught in the crossfire of the brothers’ choices.
Tommy Lee Jones as Eldridge
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Tommy Lee Jones as Eldridge: The ruthless leader of the Boston crime syndicate.
Supporting Actors:
Ismael Cruz Córdova as Costa: A member of Eldridge’s organization, tasked with overseeing the brothers’ deal.
Aaron Stanford as Skeemo: Eldridge’s volatile and unpredictable right-hand man.
Scotty Tovar as Nunes: A loyal member of Eldridge’s crew.
Tim Daly as Gary Sykes: A local businessman with connections to the criminal underworld.
Lolita Davidovich as Donna Sykes: Gary’s wife, aware of her husband’s dealings but powerless to stop them.
Clayne Crawford as Pete Weeks: A former associate of Tom and Charlie, now their rival.
Lonnie Farmer as Rocky: The owner of a local bar frequented by criminals.
Fernanda Andrade as Anne-Marie: A mysterious woman with connections to both the brothers and the crime syndicate.
Minor Roles:
Charlie Thurston as Mr. White: A powerful figure in the criminal underworld.
Meghan Leathers as Kathy: A friend of Mabel’s, unaware of the dangers surrounding her.
Brian McDonald as Paul: A member of Eldridge’s organization.
Chris Matacunas as Mark: Another member of Eldridge’s crew.
Rebecca Gibel as Paulette: A bartender at Rocky’s bar.
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