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America's Sweethearts (2001)

โ€œHollywood's hottest couple just split up. It'll take more than special effects to reunite them.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 914 votes 1h 42m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#137 of 148 films from 2001 #2567 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Joe Roth ยท Written by Peter Tolan, Billy Crystal

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Overview

In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found it's only print kidnapped by the director.

Cast

Julia Robertsas Kiki Harrison
John Cusackas Eddie Thomas
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Gwen Harrison
Billy Crystalas Lee Phillips
Hank Azariaas Hector
Stanley Tuccias Dave Kingman
Christopher Walkenas Hal Weidmann
Alan Arkinas Wellness Guide
Seth Greenas Danny Wax
Rainn Wilsonas Dave O'Hanlon
Eric Balfouras Security Guard
Larry Kingas Larry King
Scot Zelleras Davis
Steve Pinkas Limo Driver

Facts

Release dateJuly 17, 2001
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$64,400,000
Box office$138,191,428 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0265029

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Questions

How long is America's Sweethearts?
America's Sweethearts runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is America's Sweethearts worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 914 votes, which places it #137 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 8%) and #2567 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed America's Sweethearts?
America's Sweethearts was directed by Joe Roth. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Christmas with the Kranks (2004).
Who stars in America's Sweethearts?
Julia Roberts as Kiki Harrison; John Cusack as Eddie Thomas; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Gwen Harrison; Billy Crystal as Lee Phillips; Hank Azaria as Hector; Stanley Tucci as Dave Kingman.
What is America's Sweethearts rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for America's Sweethearts?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14800.

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