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Broken Flowers (2005)

โ€œSometimes life brings some strange surprisesโ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,539 votes 1h 46m r ComedyRomanceDramaMystery

#59 of 184 films from 2005 #918 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jim Jarmusch ยท Written by Jim Jarmusch

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Overview

An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames, seeking answers.

Cast

Bill Murrayas Don Johnston
Julie Delpyas Sherry
Heather Simmsas Mona
Brea Frazieras Rita
Jarry Fallas Winston and Mona's Kid
Korka Fallas Winston and Mona's Kid
Saul Hollandas Winston and Mona's Kid
Zakira Hollandas Winston and Mona's Kid
Niles Lee Wilsonas Winston and Mona's Kid
Jeffrey Wrightas Winston
Meredith Pattersonas Flight Attendant
Jennifer Rappas Girl on Bus
Nicole Abisinioas Girl on Bus
Ryan Donowhoas Young Man on Bus

Facts

Release dateJuly 31, 2005
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$46,720,491 (4.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0412019

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Questions

How long is Broken Flowers?
Broken Flowers runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Broken Flowers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,539 votes, which places it #59 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 68%) and #918 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Broken Flowers?
Broken Flowers was directed by Jim Jarmusch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Night on Earth (1991), Down by Law (1986), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999).
Who stars in Broken Flowers?
Bill Murray as Don Johnston; Julie Delpy as Sherry; Heather Simms as Mona; Brea Frazier as Rita; Jarry Fall as Winston and Mona's Kid; Korka Fall as Winston and Mona's Kid.
What is Broken Flowers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Broken Flowers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3790.

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