The Daytrippers

Eliza D'Amico believes she has a happy marriage until she finds a love letter addressed to her husband, Louis. Seeking guidance, she turns to her parents. The family, including Eliza's sister and her sister's boyfriend, travel together in a station wagon to the city to confront Louis about the note. Throughout the trip, the five passengers reflect on their personal connections and encounter various people while attempting to uncover the truth about the letter.

This comedy-drama was written and directed by Greg Mottola, marking the first film in a career that later included Superbad and Paul. The movie was produced by Nancy Tenenbaum and Steven Soderbergh. The cast features Hope Davis in the lead role, alongside Pat McNamara, Anne Meara, Parker Posey, Liev Schreiber, and Campbell Scott.

Released in 1997, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7.1 on IMDb based on 8,800 votes and a 6.6 on TMDB from 113 votes. These viewers rated the film slightly higher than critics, who gave it a score of 6.5 based on 26 reviews.