Some secrets are better left buried.
Everything appears off-kilter when a man returns to his hometown after 25 years to visit his former lover.
Don McKay (2009) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Jake Goldberger, released on April 24, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Thomas Haden Church, Elisabeth Shue, Melissa Leo and M. Emmet Walsh. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
Thomas Haden Church
as Don McKay
Elisabeth Shue
as Sonny
Melissa Leo
as Marie
M. Emmet Walsh
as Samuel
Keith David
as Otis Kent
James Rebhorn
as Dr. Lance Pryce
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Mel
Stephen Benson
as Principal Edwards
Bates Wilder
as Officer Tierney
Robert Wahlberg
as Alfred
Lewis D. Wheeler
as Officer #1
Directed by Jake Goldberger, written by Jake Goldberger, produced by Jim Young.
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 57 ratings.
**_Quirky drama/crime thriller is also a black comedy_** This comes in the spirit of dark comedies like “Nurse Betty.” Thomas Haden Church is likable as the lonely everyman who’s not the brightest bulb and Elisabeth Shue was still beautiful, although it’s not accentuated. Keith David has a peripheral role, as does Neil Young as a taxi driver, um, I mean M. Emmet Walsh. I was amused while watching, but there’s…
Reviewed on February 26, 2026
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Don McKay (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Don McKay (2009) includes Thomas Haden Church, Elisabeth Shue, Melissa Leo, M. Emmet Walsh and Keith David. The film was directed by Jake Goldberger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Don McKay was released on April 24, 2009 and runs for 1h 27m.
Don McKay (2009) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
