Dominick and Eugene (1988)

100% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
67% of users liked it
(1,239 ratings)

Dominick Luciano (Thomas Hulce) is the moderately retarded twin brother of highly intelligent young intern Eugene (Ray Liotta). Anxious to become a successful doctor, Eugene finds he must devote most of his time to caring for Dominick. For his part, Dominick has been contributing to the family unit… More Dominick Luciano (Thomas Hulce) is the moderately retarded twin brother of highly intelligent young intern Eugene (Ray Liotta). Anxious to become a successful doctor, Eugene finds he must devote most of his time to caring for Dominick. For his part, Dominick has been contributing to the family unit as a trash collector; in fact, it is his earnings that keeps food on the table. All Dominick wants out of life is a house by the lake where he and his brother can be together for all time. But the ambitious Eugene can't always bring himself to share that vision. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: Robert M. Young
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1988 Wide
On DVD: Nov 6, 2001
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Clint Morris, Film Threat
Terrific performances......sweet as honey
Sarah Chauncey, Reel.com
One of those brilliant movies that somehow slipped through the cracks.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
About a developmentally disabled young man and his compassionate brother.
Michael Szymanski, Zap2it.com
A lovely small film that got lost in the shuffle
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
"fine acting holds the attention"
Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
While Dominick and Eugene certainly is not a terrible movie, there's very little that will stay with you once the end credits start to roll.

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Featured Audience Ratings

moon r

the unlikely pairing of tom hulce and ray liotta is the thing here, hulce predictably in the walkaway gimme role of "someone mentally challenged" and ray liotta as a nice guy(gasp!). a feel good movie that feels good.
Randy T

It has it's moments, here and there, but overall <i>Dominick and Eugene</i> plays like a bad after-school special. Heavy on the sentimentality and lite on the realism. The intentions seem sincere but the result is often sappy and sometimes ridiculous.
Leo L

Great movie!

Cast

            Tom Hulce as Dominick Luciano

            Ray Liotta as Eugene Luciano

            Jamie Lee Curtis as Jennifer Reston

            Todd Graff as Larry Higgins

            Mimi Cecchini as Mrs. Gianelli

            Robert Levine as Dr. Levinson

            Bill Cobbs as Jesse Johnson

            David Strathairn as Martin Chernak

            Tommy Snelsire as Mikey Chernak

            Mary Joan Negro as Theresa Chernak

            Tom Signorelli as Father T

            Joe Maruzzo as Guido

            Ray Laine as Reporter

            Bingo O'Malley as Abe

            Dave Perry as TV Announcer

            R. Scott Peck as Joe

            John Romeri as Choir Director

            Charles Susan as Leon

            Mel Winkler as Lt. Gage

            Jack Boslet as Teen

            Vincent Cinese as Vince

            Victoria Dym as Woman

            Shawn Ebbert as Teen

            Lauren Harms as Joey

            Lindsay Harms as Joey

            Jacqueline Knapp as Mrs. Vinson

            Daniel Krell as Lew

            Joe Marmo as Tony

            John Naples Jr. as Neighbor Boy

            O'Malley the Dog as Fred

            Amanda Picciafoco as Joey

            Megan Picciafoco as Joey

            Matthew J. Ravenstahl as Teen

            Thomas Rocco as Perry
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