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Dragonfly (2002)

โ€œWhen someone you love dies... are they gone forever?โ€

6.6/10 ยท 971 votes 1h 44m pg-13 FantasyThrillerDramaMystery

#73 of 154 films from 2002 #589 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Tom Shadyac ยท Written by David Seltzer, Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson

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Overview

A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.

Cast

Kevin Costneras Joe Darrow
Joe Mortonas Hugh Campbell
Ron Rifkinas Charlie Dickinson
Susanna Thompsonas Emily Darrow
Kathy Batesas Mrs. Belmont
Jacob Smithas Ben
Robert Bailey Jr.as Jeffrey Reardon
Jay Thomasas Hal
Lisa Banesas Flora
Matt Cravenas Eric
Leslie Hopeas Charisse Darrow
Kim Stauntonas Intake Nurse
Liza Weilas Suicide Girl
Nigel Gibbsas Paramedic

Facts

Release dateFebruary 22, 2002
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$52,322,400 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0259288

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Questions

How long is Dragonfly?
Dragonfly runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Dragonfly worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 971 votes, which places it #73 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 53%) and #589 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Dragonfly?
Dragonfly was directed by Tom Shadyac. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Patch Adams (1998), Bruce Almighty (2003), Liar Liar (1997).
Who stars in Dragonfly?
Kevin Costner as Joe Darrow; Joe Morton as Hugh Campbell; Ron Rifkin as Charlie Dickinson; Susanna Thompson as Emily Darrow; Kathy Bates as Mrs. Belmont; Jacob Smith as Ben.
What is Dragonfly rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dragonfly?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3607.

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