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Overview

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Director:

Norman René

Writers (WGA):

Craig Lucas (play)
Craig Lucas (screenplay)

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Release Date:

10 July 1992 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance more

Plot:

A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship... more | add synopsis

User Comments:

Are you an optimist? Don't miss this film! more (34 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Alec Baldwin ... Peter Hoskins

Meg Ryan ... Rita Boyle

Kathy Bates ... Leah Blier

Ned Beatty ... Dr. Boyle

Patty Duke ... Mrs. Boyle
Richard Riehle ... Jerry Blier

Stanley Tucci ... Taylor
Sydney Walker ... Old Man
Rocky Carroll ... Tom
Debra Monk ... Aunt Dorothy
Ray Gill ... Uncle Fred
Ward Ohrman ... Minister
Annie Golden ... Tin Market Musician
Frank Carillo ... Tin Market Musician
Sally Murphy ... Bridesmaid #1
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Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language (sex related dialogue).

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

Dutch | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA more


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Trivia:

The original stage production, a 1990 Tony Award nominee for Best Play by Craig Lucas, opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on May 1, 1990 and played 440 performances before closing on May 19, 1991. more

Quotes:

Old Man: Can I give you two a piece of advice?
Old Man: Floss.
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Murphy Brown: Prelude to a Kiss (#7.9)" (1994) more

Soundtrack:

I Touch Myself more


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21 out of 27 people found the following comment useful.
Are you an optimist? Don't miss this film!, 9 December 2004
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Author: lbrown-21 from United States

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The plot is compelling and original. It is part love story, part mystery. Every time I watch it I feel transported to a place of mystery and faith. How many movies accomplish putting on the screen the power of love and the vital importance of who we are inside? Alec Baldwin is utterly convincing as he plays the part of the soul-mate who has lost is partner to the body of a dying old man. Meg Ryan radiant as a woman who never sleeps and who by the end of the movie has rediscovered hope. Watching this film should be considered medicine for the body and soul. Are you an optimist? Don't miss this film! Highly recommended.

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