Folks!

Folks!

PG-13 1992 · 107 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

A slightly self absorbed yuppie takes in his parents including his senile father, after their home burns down. But his personal and professional life fall apart soon after.

Directed by Ted Kotcheff · Written by Robert Klane

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