Finnegan’s Foursome Directed by Edward F Burns

Why It Matters

The film blends personal storytelling with broad audience appeal, positioning Burns to resonate with festival audiences and distributors seeking heartfelt, character-driven indie comedies; its Tribeca connection could boost visibility and market traction. This project underscores the continued commercial and cultural value of intimate, festival-launched films in the indie ecosystem.

Summary

Edward Burns describes his new film Finnegan’s Foursome as a feel-good family comedy inspired by real events in his own family, centering on a clan whose annual golf tournament leads to the patriarch’s joyful death after his grandson hits a hole-in-one. The story follows the family as they return to the patriarch’s birthplace in Ireland to scatter his ashes, using three generations on a golf course to explore bonding, healing and humor. Burns frames his directing approach around gratitude for being on set and emphasizes the film’s roots in personal memory and familial connection. He also notes Tribeca’s role as an important launchpad for emerging filmmakers and urges entrants to cherish festival recognition.

Original Description

Director Edward Burns joins us to talk about Finnegan's Foursome a comedy about two highly competitive Irish American brothers who travel to Ireland with their children to play golf in honor of their late father, the man who gave them the game. Part family rivalry, part homecoming, part love letter to a parent. World premiere June 7 at OKX Theater at BMCC TPAC, presented by City National Bank. Get tickets at the link below ⛳️

https://tribecafilm.com/films/finnegan-s-foursome-2026