The Problem with People

The Problem with People is a 2023 Irish-set buddy comedy film co-written, produced by and starring Paul Reiser. It is directed by Chris Cottam and is also starring Colm Meaney, Lucianne McEvoy and Jane Levy.

The Problem with People
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Directed by	Chris Cottam
Screenplay by	Paul Reiser Wally Marzano-Lesnevich
Produced by	Paul Reiser Max Brady Chris Cottam
Starring	Paul Reiser Colm Meaney Jane Levy Lucianne McEvoy
Cinematography	Richard Kendrick David Odd
Edited by	Gareth McEwan
Music by	Steven Argila
Production companies	Nuance Prods Maxfilms
Distributed by	Quiver Distribution
Running time	101 minutes [1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Premise

An American and Irish cousin are asked to heal a family feud as a man's dying wish.^[2]

Cast

• Paul Reiser as Barry
• Colm Meaney as Ciáran
• Jane Levy as Natalya
• Lucianne McEvoy as Fiona
• Des Keogh as Fergus
• Eimear Morrissey as SGT. Lizzie McGrath

Production

The film is written by Paul Reiser with Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, and directed by Chris Cottam, and was first announced in June 2022.^[3]

Reiser is also a producer alongside Max Brady and Cottam. The cinematographers are Richard Kendrick and David Odd. The cast includes Reiser, Colm Meaney, Jane Levy, Lucianne McEvoy and Des Keough.^[1][4][5]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. It is distributed by Quiver Distribution in the United States and had a theatrical release on 4 October 2024.^[5] The film was released in Ireland on 8 November 2024.^[6]