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10 January 1992 (USA)
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From the director of "The Big Chill." A story of friendship and other natural wonders. more
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Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles...
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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2 nominations
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certainly one of the 90's best movies
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Danny Glover | ... | Simon | |
| Kevin Kline | ... | Mack | |
| Steve Martin | ... | Davis | |
| Mary McDonnell | ... | Claire | |
| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | Dee | |
| Alfre Woodard | ... | Jane | |
| Jeremy Sisto | ... | Roberto | |
| Tina Lifford | ... | Deborah | |
| Patrick Malone | ... | Otis | |
| Randle Mell | ... | The Alley Baron | |
| Sarah Trigger | ... | Vanessa | |
| Destinee DeWalt | ... | Kelley | |
| Candace Mead | ... | Claire's Baby | |
| Lauren Mead | ... | Claire's Baby (as Loren Mead) | |
| Shaun Baker | ... | Rocstar |
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134 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
South Korea:15 |
Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:AL |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R (No. 31390) |
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One of the phrases that is uttered by the alley urchin is "Beaufort, South Carolina," which was the setting for The Big Chill (1983), also directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
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Continuity: State of Mac's bandage during the earthquake.
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Referenced in The Big Lebowski (1998)
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Only in America
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One measurement for the greatness of a movie is, 'if it came on t.v. right now, would you want to sit there and watch it again?' My answer for the Grand Canyon is as powerful a "yes" as it would be for nearly any movie I have ever seen. There are just so many powerful moments, such an intelligent and moving story, such incredible performances.
It perfectly captures the confusion and violence that were so rampant in the early nineties. But it also dramatically affirms the capacity of individuals to love, think and care. In a slight way, the movie was of its time. It partly portrays society as a balloon about to burst. Because the country was in a recession, and so void of leadership, this was true of that time. But the movie is also timeless. I think it could honestly stand up against any movie that has ever been made, and it is the most overlooked film of all time.