description 99 Homes Overview
99 Homes is a 2014 drama set in Florida during the Great Recession. The story centers on a father, Dennis Nash, who enters into an agreement with a businessman, Rick Carver, involving property evictions and housing disputes. It stars Andrew Garfield and Michael Shannon and was directed by Ramin Bahrani.
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info 99 Homes Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2014 |
help 99 Homes FAQ
Why does Dennis Nash start working for the man who evicted him?
After Rick Carver removes Dennis and his family from their home, Dennis urgently needs money and a way back into the housing market. He accepts work carrying out other evictions, gradually becoming implicated in Carver's fraud and intimidation.
Are the evictions in 99 Homes based on the foreclosure crisis?
Yes. The film is set in Florida amid the housing collapse and foreclosure wave associated with the Great Recession, when families could lose homes through court orders and bank repossessions.
Who plays Rick Carver in 99 Homes?
Michael Shannon plays Carver, the real-estate broker who profits from distressed properties and evictions. Andrew Garfield plays Dennis Nash, with Laura Dern appearing as Dennis's mother, Lynn.
Is 99 Homes primarily a courtroom drama or a family drama?
It combines economic thriller, family drama, and legal conflict rather than remaining inside a courtroom. Much of its tension comes from Dennis performing physical evictions while trying to hide the source of his income from his family.
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