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Licorice Pizza (2021)

6.9/10 ยท 2,802 votes 2h 13m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#114 of 248 films from 2021 #979 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ยท Written by Paul Thomas Anderson

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Overview

The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Cast

Alana Haimas Alana Kane
Cooper Hoffmanas Gary Valentine
Sean Pennas Jack Holden
Tom Waitsas Rex Blau
Bradley Cooperas Jon Peters
Benny Safdieas Joel Wachs
Skyler Gisondoas Lance Brannigan
Mary Elizabeth Ellisas Momma Anita
John Michael Higginsas Jerry Frick
Christine Ebersoleas Lucille Doolittle
Harriet Sansom Harrisas Mary Grady
Joseph Crossas Matthew
Danielle Haimas Danielle Kane
Este Haimas Este Kane

Facts

Release dateNovember 26, 2021
Runtime133 min (2h 13m) โ€” longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$33,277,069 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt11271038

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Questions

How long is Licorice Pizza?
Licorice Pizza runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Is Licorice Pizza worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 2,802 votes, which places it #114 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 54%) and #979 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Licorice Pizza?
Licorice Pizza was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: There Will Be Blood (2007), Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997).
Who stars in Licorice Pizza?
Alana Haim as Alana Kane; Cooper Hoffman as Gary Valentine; Sean Penn as Jack Holden; Tom Waits as Rex Blau; Bradley Cooper as Jon Peters; Benny Safdie as Joel Wachs.
What is Licorice Pizza rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Licorice Pizza?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33614.

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