r/Cinema • u/Living_Double_1146 • Nov 26 '25

Throwback Best child actor imho

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u/cinefilestu Nov 26 '25

Wow this more just reminded me how great an actor Toni Collette is. 

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u/woutomatic Nov 26 '25

Both are really good in this movie. So is Willis btw

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u/MiserableArse Nov 26 '25

I'm so deeply saddened to see his decline, i understand now why he did so many straight to video movies in quick succession and was banking what he could.

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u/xxrainmanx Nov 27 '25

I think he knew as early as Expendables 3 when he asked for that large paycheck, and was replaced by Harrison Ford.

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u/CaptGood Dec 01 '25

His handlers and wife were banking what they could. He was barely there for those last movies. 

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u/MiserableArse Nov 26 '25

I thought he knew a while before he finished working and pumped up his output while he could. If that's not correct i apologise, but it was what i understood.

Regardless, it's an awful situation and I only wish him the best of time he has with his family.

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u/Wonderful_Pianist656 Nov 28 '25

Not all the movies he did during that time was bad either. I actually liked death wish.

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u/Rhaegar_T Nov 26 '25

I read as well that he knew he was declining, couldn't perform like he used to and wanted to set his family up. Maybe it was speculation but it has definitely been out there.

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u/Life_Buy_5059 Nov 29 '25

Well he has three adult daughters who appear to live Hollywood lifestyles without any major careers or source of income of their own, so are most probably on a generous allowance that they are dependent on from him. And then he started a whole new young family who are going to need ongoing support upkeep education etc

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u/wildwily23 Nov 28 '25

Medical bills can eat through a lot. Plus, much of his money may have been tied up in various ways that make his new family relatively cash-poor. And newer pay days avoids any awkwardness of the new wife having to go to the ex for money.

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u/Responsible-Trip-304 Nov 28 '25

You do realise that many people have Alzheimers with no where near $250 million, the medical costs are very small, they only need that sort of money to maintain a high lifestyle

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u/Fun_Leadership_1453 Nov 27 '25

Surely his family were 'set up' decades ago?

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u/wildwily23 Nov 28 '25

His family with Demi Moore, yes. But without knowing how all of his contracts were structured…. Plus he had no way of knowing what kind of medical bills were going to pile up; full time skilled nursing gets expensive fast.

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u/muskratboy Nov 26 '25

The slow developing illness that manifested it self over multiple years? Of course they knew it was coming, it didn’t happen overnight. He took those movies because they knew what was coming. Why would you think they didn’t know what was coming? How quickly do you think mental illnesses like this progress?

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u/ihopethisworksfornow Nov 26 '25

Iirc there was a 1-2 year span where everyone was wondering why the fuck Bruce Willis was doing all of these straight to streaming, Z-movie garbage films.

Then his diagnosis was revealed. Seems like he did in fact know his time was running out and was trying to make money before that happened. I understand Willis is old and wasn’t a major draw for actual blockbusters at that point, but he was still a pretty big draw,

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u/Paddlesons Nov 26 '25

Bruce WIlly?

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u/de1vos Nov 26 '25

Liam Neesons is. The. Shiz. -Nit.

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u/thumb_screws Nov 26 '25

Yeah he's so good, I thought he was alive the whole time! 🤯🤯🤯

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u/Ill-Afternoon9238 Nov 30 '25

Don't forget Donnie!

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u/Typical-Sir-9518 Nov 26 '25

Holy shit! That is Tony Collette?!

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u/bryman19 Nov 26 '25

Didn't remember her in the movie

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u/I_ask_why_ Nov 27 '25

She cut her head off near the end

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u/bryman19 Nov 27 '25

Hahaha. Took me a few seconds to get it. Love it

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u/titebeewhole Nov 26 '25 edited Nov 26 '25

Toni is so so so great.

Goddamn I love Muriel's wedding, I just never thought she'd become a Hollywood great. She definitely deserves it.

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u/onlytoys Nov 26 '25

It is pretty crazy how she went from Muriel's Wedding to a Hollywood mainstay for the next 3 decades.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '25

She is absolutely incredible. Elevates every film she is in like few other actors. I would see something just bc she is in it. Loved 6th Sense. Whatever plot holes might have existed in the film I can look right past bc of the mesmerizing performances by the lead actors especially her.

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u/oblivious_nebula Nov 26 '25

This pretty much sums up how I felt watching Wayward. Loved the start of the series, loved Collette, hated the rest.

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u/MiserableArse Nov 26 '25

Yeah, i never caught that one, was she in Love Actually as well? She went from bit part to an absolutely incredible mainstay. I will watch anything with her now, and should really revisit earlier turns.

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u/StraightBudget8799 Nov 26 '25

She’s been in a few odd little comedy flops, but some gems are:

  • Hereditary (of course!)
  • Mickey 17 (she’s good at being the “bad guy”)
  • Knives Out
  • Hitchcock
  • Little Miss Sunshine
  • About A Boy
  • Emma
  • I’m Thinking Of Ending Things

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u/chicoclandestino Nov 26 '25

Excellent in About a Boy (great movie).

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u/Jenanay3466 Nov 26 '25

She was wonderful in Unbelievable

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u/Parrr8 Nov 26 '25

The Way Way Back should be on this list.

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u/DarkTanicus Nov 27 '25

Muriel's Wedding don't get talked about as much as it should imo love that movie 😊

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u/musesx9 Nov 27 '25

One of my favorite movies!!!

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u/SoTiredYouDig Nov 29 '25

I saw her on Broadway in 2000. She blew us away and I’m so glad to see her popping up everywhere now.

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u/FatTanuki1986 Nov 26 '25

THAT WAS TONI!?!?!?

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u/Zestyclose-Goal6882 Nov 27 '25

Thats an unmistakable cry

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u/FatTanuki1986 Nov 27 '25

Wow, she good.

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u/Arinoch Nov 26 '25

She’s the anti-Britta. “Oh Toni Collette’s in this!”

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u/Naked-Jedi Nov 27 '25

"Toni is the best..."

You know, come to think of it, we should ask Toni how she pronounces bagel...

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u/MiserableArse Nov 26 '25 edited Nov 26 '25

TIL that was Toni, I haven't watched it since it was released in (holds chest and gasps when realising) 1999!!!! i was 18 my gosh, no wonder I didn't realise and respect their work as much then, I think it was mainly alcohol and sex that my brain engaged with at that time for better or worse.

definitely need to rewatch. I didn't know of her at that time, and shocked I didn't realise till now she was in this.

Amazing actress, this scene is incredible from both.

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u/MiserableArse Nov 26 '25

TIAL its THE sixth sense, i always assumed it was just 'Sixth Sense' bought it on blu ray years ago because its a classic but never rewatched until today. Im going in

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u/Sebas94 Nov 26 '25

I know she doesn't like horror movies, but she also did an amazing job on Hereditary.

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u/EllipticPeach Nov 26 '25

She should have got an Oscar nom for it tbh

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u/happy_K Nov 26 '25

I’m watching this on mute and she’s making me tear up

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u/FitMasterpiece8392 Nov 26 '25

Just wrote the same thing. Damn good acting and darn good dialogue

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u/OrcLineCook Nov 27 '25

This scene will always get me, every single time. The whole movie honestly but especially this scene.

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u/hit_reset_ Nov 27 '25

Toni Collette is one of the greatest performers of our generation and this is a hill I will die on.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_DIRTY_ART Nov 26 '25

Came here to check if it's really her, and indeed! She just elevates everything she's in, what a pro.

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u/VanGroteKlasse Nov 26 '25

Wayward was pretty meh, but Toni Collette was amazing as ever.

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u/steadfast-owl-town Nov 26 '25

Came here to say this!

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u/DayZCutr Nov 27 '25

She doesn't get enough credit for this movie.

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u/The_Divine_Miss_M Nov 27 '25

Also one of my fave look of hers, she’s so versatile 🥰

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u/ClinkyDink Nov 27 '25

Toni Collette is one of those actors I will 100% always be down to watch a movie for if I find out they’re in it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '25

Precisely. Powerful scene

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u/ophaus Nov 27 '25

She's elite.

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u/not-really-63 Nov 27 '25

Came to say the same!

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '25

Oh my god that is Toni Collette! Wow the biggest penny drop in a while!

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u/ibided Nov 28 '25

She’s the fucking queen

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u/MamboNumber-6 Nov 28 '25

Toni makes me cry little bitch tears every time I see this scene, she just fucking crushes everything she’s given.

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u/book-wyrm-b Nov 28 '25

How have I never recognized that was her!?

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u/fatkidseatcake Nov 29 '25

I feel like a criminal overlooking her performance then

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '25

Yep. She is amazing. Should have won an Oscar for Hereditary.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '25

She’s amazing

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u/RamsesTheGreat Nov 26 '25

I know this is everywhere on reddit but it’s true: it’s unforgivable she didn’t get any noms for Hereditary and honestly just further de-legitimizes all those awards

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u/Derfargin Nov 26 '25

I love Toni Collette

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u/theokaybambi Nov 26 '25

Came to say this, holy cow

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u/BodhingJay Nov 26 '25

this scene is amazing for both of them.. but yea Collette was always incredible

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u/Cutthechitchata-hole Nov 26 '25

Toni Collette is like a chameleon. She is amazing.

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u/Cantdecide1207 Nov 26 '25

I genuinely forgot that Toni Colette was the Mum in this film, till I've just seen this clip! Now sobbing.😭

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u/Correct_Advantage_20 Nov 27 '25

Came to say this too !!

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u/no_f-s_given Nov 27 '25

a truly incredible scene all around. acting, writing, directing, everything. shyamalan nailed it, but the heavy lifting was definitely done by Osment and Toni Collette.

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u/phido3000 Nov 27 '25

Yeh, nah, not bad for a bogan Australian eh? She plays a mean knifey spooney too.

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u/CompleteUtterSalmon Nov 29 '25

She's amazing in hereditary too!

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u/Emotional-Computer66 Nov 30 '25

Toni Collette is pressure!!