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Comedy drama

You Can Thank Me Later (1998): Cast

You Can Thank Me Later (1998) movie poster

You Can Thank Me Later is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Shimon Dotan, starring Ellen Burstyn as Shirley Cooperberg, Amanda Plummer and Mark Blum. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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You Can Thank Me Later (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Shimon Dotan
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You Can Thank Me Later About?

The premise of You Can Thank Me Later without spoilers.

Shirley Cooperberg runs a Montreal Jewish household. While her husband undergoes surgery, her three adult children converge at the hospital: Eli, a struggling writer; Susan, a neurotic sibling; and Edward, a thriving theatre producer. Their sharp one‑liners ignite long‑standing rivalries and deep‑seated anxieties, exposing the family’s fraught dynamics.

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Cast & crew

You Can Thank Me Later Cast & Characters

Ellen Burstyn leads the cast as Shirley Cooperberg, with Amanda Plummer as Susan Cooperberg and Mark Blum as Edward Cooperberg. Directed by Shimon Dotan; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Shimon Dotan

More films directed by Shimon Dotan, best-rated first: Watching TV with the Red Chinese, Warriors and The Finest Hour.

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Cars

Cars in You Can Thank Me Later

14 cars on screen, including the 1996 Dodge Caravan and the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116.

All 14 cars
  • 1996 Dodge Caravan in You Can Thank Me Later 1996 Dodge Caravan Important role
  • 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 in You Can Thank Me Later 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in You Can Thank Me Later 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in You Can Thank Me Later 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

You Can Thank Me Later Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vier Neurosen und ein Todesfall” and “Отблагодаришь меня попозже”.

Also known as
  • Vier Neurosen und ein Todesfall
  • Отблагодаришь меня попозже

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FAQ

You Can Thank Me Later FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of You Can Thank Me Later, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You Can Thank Me Later?

You Can Thank Me Later runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was You Can Thank Me Later released?

You Can Thank Me Later was released on September 3, 1998.

Who directed You Can Thank Me Later?

You Can Thank Me Later was directed by Shimon Dotan.

More films by Shimon Dotan

Who is in the cast of You Can Thank Me Later?

You Can Thank Me Later stars Ellen Burstyn as Shirley Cooperberg, Amanda Plummer as Susan Cooperberg and Mark Blum as Edward Cooperberg, among 20 credited actors.

Does You Can Thank Me Later have a post-credit scene?

No. You Can Thank Me Later has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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