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This Is My Life (1992)

R 105 min  -  Drama  -   21 February 1992 (USA)
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A stand-up comic (Julie Kavner) neglects her two daughters in the midst of her newfound fame.

Director:

Nora Ephron

Writers:

Meg Wolitzer (book), Nora Ephron (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis and Gaby Hoffmann
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julie Kavner ...
Dottie Ingels
Samantha Mathis ...
Erica Ingels
Gaby Hoffmann ...
Opal Ingels
Carrie Fisher ...
Claudia Curtis
Dan Aykroyd ...
Arnold Moss
Bob Nelson Bob Nelson ...
Ed
Marita Geraghty Marita Geraghty ...
Mia Jablon
Welker White ...
Lynn
Caroline Aaron ...
Martha Ingels
Kathy Najimy ...
Angela (as Kathy Ann Najimy)
Danny Zorn ...
Jordan Strang
Renée Lippin Renée Lippin ...
Arlene
Joy Behar ...
Ruby
Estelle Harris ...
Aunt Harriet
Sidney Armus Sidney Armus ...
Morris Chesler
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Storyline

Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store, but she dreams of being a comedian. When she inherits some money, she takes the chance and moves with her two children Erica and Opel to New York to perform in small bars. Soon her agent Arnold Moss makes her famous, but while she travels all over USA, her children stay home lonely. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Plot Keywords:

Stand Up | Comedian | Las Vegas Nevada | Female Protagonist | Mother Daughter Relationship  | See more »

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It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is? See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a scene of sensuality (edited for re-rating) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

¿Qué le pasa a mamá? See more »

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$2,922,094 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Connections

References It's a Wonderful Life (1946) See more »

Soundtracks

"Johnny's Theme"
Written by Paul Anka and Johnny Carson See more »