The Benefactor

2016 • 92 minutes

About this movie

Richard Gere delivers a bravura performance as the title character, a rich eccentric man who worms his way into the lives of a deceased friend’s young daughter and her new husband . Writer-director Andrew Renzi’s narrative feature debut is a warm and winsome story that explores the pangs of the past and reflects on what it is to be family.

Ratings and reviews

it was ok. I have to say dakota fanning was really boring in this movie and richard gere was annoying. I know his character was supposed to be annoying but it came off wrong. It was annoying to the audience. could have been done better. He did play a convincing junkie though and other parts were ok. this movie was so so.

one of Gere's best performance in years most heartfelt and tear jerking movies I have seen.I don.t especially enjoy this genre of movies,but absolutely loved this one

I only rented this because I love Theo James and the trailer looked intriguing, but I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I really enjoyed watching Theo in this type of role. I also thought Richard Gere did an excellent job portraying his role.