Family Weekend

Emily Smith-Dungy is a motivated sixteen-year-old who feels neglected by her parents. Her mother is a career-driven executive, while her father is a carefree artist. After her parents fail to attend her jump-roping competition, Emily and her siblings take their parents hostage. Through this drastic action, she hopes to force her family to address their emotional distance and establish a more normal household.

This comedy-drama was directed by Benjamin Epps and written by Matt K. Turner. The film features Olesya Rulin in the lead role, alongside Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Modine, Joey King, Shirley Jones, and Eddie Hassell. Produced by Bedford Falls Productions and Footprint Features, the movie was released in the United States on March 28, 2013.

The film has received generally positive responses from viewers, holding a 6.2 rating on IMDb based on 7,300 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB from 232 votes. These audience scores are higher than the rating from film critics, which stands at 5.5 based on 21 reviews.