Michael Douglas plays Grady Tripp, a craggy, lovable English professor struggling to finish the follow-up to a very successful first novel. It has taken him 7 years, and it's an obvious metaphor for his ridiculous life. The character navigates various tragicomic dilemmas with a stellar supporting cast including Frances McDormand, Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. His editor is Robert Downey Jr. and his nemesis is Rip Torn. Bob Dylan wrote the theme song. How do you not love this movie? It's one of those films that feels like a warm, cozy house (despite the fact that it takes place in a Pittsburgh winter), and it's a great blend of humor and drama.
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Awards
Nominee: Best Adapted Screenplay at the OscarsNominee: Best Editing at the OscarsWinner: Best Original Song at the Oscars
Nominee: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA AwardsNominee: Best Screenplay (Adapted) at the BAFTA AwardsDrama: Best Actor in a Motion Picture at the Golden Globes (USA)Drama: Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes (USA)Motion Picture: Best Original Song at the Golden Globes (USA)Motion Picture: Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes (USA)Winner: Best Actor at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsNominee: Best Picture at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsNominee: Best Screenplay at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsWinner: Best Supporting Actress at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsWinner: Top Ten Films at the National Board of ReviewNominee: Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Screen) at the Writers Guild of America
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Curtis Hanson
Actors
Alan Tudyk, Bingo O'Malley, Charis Michelsen, Elisabeth Granli, Frances McDormand, George Grizzard, James Ellroy, James Kisicki, Jane Adams, John W. Iwanonkiw, Katie Holmes, Kelly Bishop, Lenora Nemetz, Michael Cavadias, Michael Douglas, Philip Bosco, Richard Knox, Richard Thomas, Rip Torn, Rob Mac, Rob McElhenney, Robert Downey Jr., Sean King, Tobey Maguire, Victor Quinaz, Yusuf Gatewood
Language
English
Mood
A-list actors
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