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The Majestic (2001)

โ€œSometimes your life comes into focus one frame at a time.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 869 votes 2h 33m pg RomanceDrama

#53 of 148 films from 2001 #646 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Frank Darabont ยท Written by Michael Sloane

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Overview

Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.

Cast

Jim Carreyas Peter Appleton
Bob Balabanas Elvin Glyde
Jeffrey DeMunnas Mayor Ernie Cole
Hal Holbrookas Congressman Doyle
Laurie Holdenas Adele Stanton
Martin Landauas Harry Trimble
Brent Briscoeas Sheriff Cecil Coleman
Ron Rifkinas Kevin Bannerman
Gerry Blackas Emmett Smith
David Ogden Stiersas Doc Stanton
James Whitmoreas Stan Keller
Susan Willisas Irene Terwilliger
Catherine Dentas Mabel
Brian Howeas Carl Leffert

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 2001
Runtime153 min (2h 33m) โ€” longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$72,000,000
Box office$37,317,673 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0268995

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Questions

How long is The Majestic?
The Majestic runs 153 minutes (2h 33m), which is long for a romance โ€” plan for it.
Is The Majestic worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 869 votes, which places it #53 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 65%) and #646 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Majestic?
The Majestic was directed by Frank Darabont. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Shawshank Redemption (1994), The Green Mile (1999), The Mist (2007).
Who stars in The Majestic?
Jim Carrey as Peter Appleton; Bob Balaban as Elvin Glyde; Jeffrey DeMunn as Mayor Ernie Cole; Hal Holbrook as Congressman Doyle; Laurie Holden as Adele Stanton; Martin Landau as Harry Trimble.
What is The Majestic rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Majestic?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3691.

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