Alex And - The Handyman -2017-.mkv

On the surface, the premise is deceptively simple. The film follows (played by rising indie actress Morgan Kells), a sharp, recently divorced graphic designer who moves back to her isolated childhood home in upstate New York. Hoping to renovate the dilapidated property before selling it, she hires a seemingly gentle, middle-aged handyman referred to only as “The Handyman” (a chilling performance by veteran character actor Tom R. Henson).

Critics praised the film for its sharp writing and the performance of its lead actor. It manages to be funny without mocking its protagonist’s feelings, treating Alex’s youthful obsession with a mix of cringe-comedy and genuine empathy. It successfully avoids the darker "predatory" tropes often associated with age-gap infatuations by keeping the story firmly rooted in Alex’s imaginative (and often one-sided) perspective. Where to Watch Legally Alex and The Handyman -2017-.mkv