You know that moment in a movie when a drunken sibling bursts through the front door waving a half-empty bottle like it’s a trophy? All Saints Day kicks off right there, with Ronan’s older brother Kier teetering somewhere between “party legend” and “hospital visit pending.” The camera sweeps across a cluttered Irish living room, filled with old photos and questionable knick-knacks, while Ronan (played with quiet exasperation) mutters to himself about “saving Kier before he destroys himself—or the carpet.”
It’s messy, loud, and utterly lovable—the kind of story you can easily imagine happening in your own extended family.
Directed by Matt Aaron Krinsky and written by Julianne Homokay, the film balances heart and humor effortlessly. Ronan’s attempts to corral their estranged priest brother and long-lost sister lead to one misunderstanding after another, each more absurd than the last. The dialogue feels alive—people talk over each other, interrupt, and still somehow get the point across—making every interaction feel real and relatable.
Don Swayze embodies Kier with a mix of clueless charm and total oblivion, making him both cringe-worthy and lovable. Lenny Clarke as the priest brother brings a weary, “I’ve-seen-it-all” energy, while Jeff Berg’s Ronan is the grounded center of the storm—though even he can’t escape the comedy of errors. Together, they feel like a family you might actually recognize, chaotic but full of heart.
The movie really shines during the attempted intervention, where everything that can go wrong, does. Bottles topple, secrets spill, and everyone ends up yelling over Kier’s incomprehensible ramblings. Krinsky keeps the pace brisk, letting the comedy breathe without dragging, and the editing hits just the right beats to make the chaos both hilarious and emotionally satisfying.
All Saints Day isn’t reinventing the family comedy—it’s about warmth, laughter, and the awkward honesty that makes family life so recognizable. Kier’s bizarre obsession with collectible shot glasses, the priest brother’s untimely scripture quotes, and the sister who arrives like a whirlwind of chaos all add to the movie’s charm.
For anyone looking to dive into this Irish-flavored family disaster, All Saints Day landed on streaming platforms on December 3rd, courtesy of One Tree Entertainment, making it easy to watch wherever you binge.
MPAA Rating: Unrated.
Runtime: 99 mins
Director: Matt Aaron Krinsky
Writer: Julianne Homokay
Cast: Don Swayze; Kynlee Heiman; Caleb Reese Paul
Genre: Comedy | Drama
Tagline: Some Family Reunions are More Sobering Than Others
Memorable Movie Quote: "May the wind be always at your back."
Distributor: One Tree Entertainment
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Release Date: December 2, 2025
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Synopsis: To prevent his oldest brother from drinking himself to death, Ronan must seek help from their estranged priest brother, leading to an unexpected family reunion with their long-lost sister, and a botched intervention.
