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The Rewrite (2014)

โ€œA comedy about getting on the same page.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 650 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#235 of 309 films from 2014 #2253 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Marc Lawrence ยท Written by Marc Lawrence

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Overview

An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.

Cast

Hugh Grantas Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomeias Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcoteas Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmonsas Hal Lerner
Chris Elliottas Jim Harper
Allison Janneyas Professor Weldon
Caroline Aaronas Ellen
Steven Kaplanas Clem Ronson
Annie Q. Riegelas Sara Liu
Emily Mordenas Andrea Stein-Rosen
Andrew Keenan-Bolgeras Billy Frazier
Nicole Patrickas Jessica
Lauren Macklinas Rachel Anslow
Jason Antoonas Greg Nathan

Facts

Release dateJune 15, 2014
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Box office$4,453,524
IMDbtt2509850

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Questions

How long is The Rewrite?
The Rewrite runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Rewrite worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 650 votes, which places it #235 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 24%) and #2253 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Rewrite?
The Rewrite was directed by Marc Lawrence. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Noelle (2019), Music and Lyrics (2007), Two Weeks Notice (2002).
Who stars in The Rewrite?
Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels; Marisa Tomei as Holly Carpenter; Bella Heathcote as Karen Gabney; J.K. Simmons as Hal Lerner; Chris Elliott as Jim Harper; Allison Janney as Professor Weldon.
What is The Rewrite rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Rewrite?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3416.

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