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16 July 1993 (USA) moreTagline:
Stand By Your DreamPlot:
A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
country music and "hipness" blend together in a great film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| River Phoenix | ... | James Wright | |
| Samantha Mathis | ... | Miranda Presley | |
| Dermot Mulroney | ... | Kyle Davidson | |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Linda Lue Linden | |
| K.T. Oslin | ... | Lucy | |
| Anthony Clark | ... | Billy | |
| Webb Wilder | ... | Ned | |
| Earl Poole Ball | ... | Floyd | |
| Deborah Allen | ... | Herself | |
| Jimmie Dale Gilmore | ... | Himself | |
| Katy Moffatt | ... | Herself | |
| Jo-El Sonnier | ... | Himself | |
| Pam Tillis | ... | Herself | |
| Kevin Welch | ... | Himself | |
| Trisha Yearwood | ... | Herself |
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Rated PG-13 for language. (2005 director's cut)Parents Guide:
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116 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Finland:S | Argentina:13 | Spain:T | USA:PG-13 | Germany:6Filming Locations:
Nashville, Tennessee, USAFun Stuff
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Sandra Bullock co-wrote and performed the song "Heaven Knocking On My Door" in this film. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the scene when James meets with a record label agent after performing, Miranda is closing up the bar, however it is obviously day time outside with cars and people going by the windows. moreQuotes:
James Wright: This check seems to be made out to "selfish, arrogant dickhead."Miranda Presley: Yeah, they'll cash it. They know it's you.
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SPRING ALWAYS COMES moreFAQ
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I rented this movie last summer after having never even heard of it, I just picked it up because it had River Phoenix in it and he was, of course, quite the hottie :) Anyway, I've never been into country music but I LOVED this film! It deals with that whole scene and has great songs in it-- especially the one that Samantha Mathis' character writes and sings at the end. Plus the movie has one of Sandra Bullock's early performances, which is great. And yes, River also does his part to make the film very watchable! If you haven't watched The Thing Called Love, go pick it up-- you'll be pleasantly surprised.