Grind

A man recently released from prison moves in with his brother to try and start his life over. While staying there, he develops a romantic attraction to his brother's young wife. His circumstances worsen when he attempts to make money quickly through an insurance fraud scheme.

Directed by Chris Kentis, this 1997 drama and romance was the first of three films he directed, preceding Open Water and Silent House. The screenplay was written by Kentis and Laura Lau, who also served as the producer. The movie stars Billy Crudup, Adrienne Shelly, and Paul Schulze, with supporting roles played by Frank Vincent, Saul Stein, and Amanda Peet. Produced by Kodiak Productions in the United States, the film has a runtime of 96 minutes. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 483 votes.