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Melinda and Melinda (2004)

“Life can be a comedy or a tragedy, it all depends on how you look at it.”

6.2/10 · 513 votes 1h 40m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#126 of 179 films from 2004 #2048 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Woody Allen · Written by Woody Allen

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Overview

While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illustrate his point, he tells his guests two parallel stories about Melinda ; both versions have the same basic elements, but one take on her state of affairs leans toward levity, while the other is full of anguish. Each story involves Melinda coping with a recent divorce through substance abuse while beginning a romantic relationship with a close friend's husband.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejioforas Ellis Moonsong
Will Ferrellas Hobie
Amanda Peetas Susan
Jonny Lee Milleras Lee
Chloë Sevignyas Laurel
Radha Mitchellas Melinda Robicheaux
Wallace Shawnas Sy
Josh Brolinas Greg
Arija Bareikisas Sally Oliver
Steve Carellas Walt
Geoffrey Naufftsas Bud
Stephanie Roth Haberleas Louise
Larry Pineas Max
Zak Orthas Peter

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 2004
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$16,000,000
Box office$20,085,825 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0378947

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Questions

How long is Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Melinda and Melinda worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 513 votes, which places it #126 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 30%) and #2048 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda was directed by Woody Allen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Midnight in Paris (2011).
Who stars in Melinda and Melinda?
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Ellis Moonsong; Will Ferrell as Hobie; Amanda Peet as Susan; Jonny Lee Miller as Lee; Chloë Sevigny as Laurel; Radha Mitchell as Melinda Robicheaux.
What is Melinda and Melinda rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Melinda and Melinda?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25004.

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