Somewhere in Queens

Leo and Angela Russo are working-class residents of Queens who live amidst a dominant Italian-American extended family. Their lives change when their son, Sticks, finds success playing for his high school basketball team. Driven by a desire to ensure his son achieves a different future, Leo pushes for his child's success, causing significant conflict and chaos within the family unit.

This comedy-drama marks the directorial debut of Ray Romano, who also wrote the screenplay and produced the film. Romano stars as Leo Russo alongside Laurie Metcalf as Angela Russo and Jacob Ward as their son. The supporting cast includes Sadie Stanley, Jennifer Esposito, and Deirdre Friel, with a total of 39 credited performers.

Released in 2023, the movie earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 6.8 rating on IMDb from 6,500 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB based on 87 votes. These audience scores are slightly lower than the 7.2 rating provided by film critics.