In the Bedroom

In the Bedroom is a 2001 movie directed by Academy Award-nominated director Todd Field. The movie stars Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek , a couple torn apart by the tragic death of their only son.

The story takes place in Maine. Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl) is in love with an older woman and mother of two, Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei). He was killed by Natalie's ex husband Richard Strout (William Mapother). Frank's parents, Dr. Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson) and Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), become angry upon realizing that there is no clear evidence against Richard and he may go unpunished for murdering their son The Fowlers, overwhelmed with grief, accuse each other of being responsible for the tragedy.

"Field's deliberately slow approach and preoccupation with detailing the minutiae the couple's gradual disintegration end up turning "In the Bedroom" into a long and tedious 'introspective' revenge thriller that quickly wears out its welcome."&mdash Anthony Leonghttp://www.mediacircus.net/inthebedroom.html

"In the Bedroom may not be the landmark film some will stupidly, inevitably label it , but it stands out as a sharply crafted family ode of bracing candor." http://www.flipsidemovies.com/inthebedroom.html

• Tom Wilkinson: Matt Fowler

• Sissy Spacek: Ruth Fowler

• Nick Stahl: Frank Fowler

• Marisa Tomei: Natalie Strout

• William Mapother: Richard Strout