|
A Life Less Ordinary (1997) 6.3
Ratings:
6.3/10 from 24,164 users
Metascore: 35/100
Reviews: 172 user | 87 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com Ewan McGregor stars as a cleaning man in L.A. who takes his boss' daughter hostage after being fired and replaced by a robot. Two "angels" who are in charge of human relationships on earth,... See full summary » Director:Danny BoyleWriter:John Hodge |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Being John Malkovich
(1999)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Spike Jonze
Stars:
John Cusack,
Cameron Diaz,
Catherine Keener
Feeling Minnesota
(1996)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Steven Baigelman
Stars:
Keanu Reeves,
Cameron Diaz,
Vincent D'Onofrio
Mad Dog and Glory
(1993)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
John McNaughton
Stars:
Robert De Niro,
Uma Thurman,
Bill Murray
Stranger Than Fiction
(2006)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Marc Forster
Stars:
Will Ferrell,
Emma Thompson,
Queen Latifah
The Hudsucker Proxy
(1994)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Joel Coen
Stars:
Tim Robbins,
Jennifer Jason Leigh,
Paul Newman
Groundhog Day
(1993)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Harold Ramis
Stars:
Bill Murray,
Andie MacDowell,
Chris Elliott
Bandits
(2001)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Barry Levinson
Stars:
Bruce Willis,
Billy Bob Thornton,
Cate Blanchett
Shallow Hal
(2001)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Directors:
Bobby Farrelly,
Peter Farrelly
Stars:
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Jack Black,
Jason Alexander
The Family Man
(2000)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Brett Ratner
Stars:
Nicolas Cage,
Téa Leoni,
Don Cheadle
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Andy Tennant
Stars:
Drew Barrymore,
Anjelica Huston,
Dougray Scott
The Science of Sleep
(2006)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Michel Gondry
Stars:
Gael García Bernal,
Charlotte Gainsbourg,
Alain Chabat
Arizona Dream
(1992)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Emir Kusturica
Stars:
Johnny Depp,
Jerry Lewis,
Faye Dunaway
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Ewan McGregor | ... | ||
| Cameron Diaz | ... | ||
| Holly Hunter | ... |
O'Reilly
|
|
| Delroy Lindo | ... |
Jackson
|
|
| Dan Hedaya | ... |
Gabriel
|
|
| Ian McNeice | ... |
Mayhew
|
|
 |
Frank Kanig | ... |
Ted
|
|
|
Mel Winkler | ... |
Francis 'Frank' Naville
|
| Stanley Tucci | ... |
Elliot Zweikel
|
|
|
|
Anne Cullimore Decker | ... |
Violet Eldred Gesteten
|
|
|
K.K. Dodds | ... |
Lily
|
| Tony Shalhoub | ... |
Al
|
|
| Christopher Gorham | ... |
Walt
|
|
| Ian Holm | ... |
Naville
|
|
| Maury Chaykin | ... |
Tod Johnson
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Ewan McGregor stars as a cleaning man in L.A. who takes his boss' daughter hostage after being fired and replaced by a robot. Two "angels" who are in charge of human relationships on earth, offer some unsolicited help to bring this unlikely couple together. Written by <CherylC894@aol.com>
Taglines:
A comedy for anyone who's ever been in danger...of falling in love. See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
24 October 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Une vie moins ordinaire See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,200,000 (Non-US) (31 October 1997)Gross:
DEM 1,682,281 (Germany) (30 January 1998)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
Color (Rankcolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
Written by Larry Love (as Love), Tonin, Mountain of Love (as Marsh), Errol Thompson (as Thompson)
Published by Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd.
Performed by Alabama 3/A3 featuring Errol Thompson
Courtesy of Elemental Records Ltd., Virgin Records GMBH, Geffen Records
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Although Brad Pitt did meet with Danny Boyle and producer Andrew Macdonald, the lead part was written with Ewan McGregor specifically in mind. See more »Goofs
When first shown, the writing on the glass of the door of Gabriel's office (incorrectly) faces in to the office. In later scenes, the writing is reversed and faces out. See more »Crazy Credits
When the preciding footage ends, it's followed by claymation animation containing the principal characters of the film engaged in further adventures. See more »Soundtracks
"PEACE IN THE VALLEY"Written by Larry Love (as Love), Tonin, Mountain of Love (as Marsh), Errol Thompson (as Thompson)
Published by Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd.
Performed by Alabama 3/A3 featuring Errol Thompson
Courtesy of Elemental Records Ltd., Virgin Records GMBH, Geffen Records
See more »
Finally, a romantic comedy that is original, intelligent and truly funny. Not to say unpredictable! Usually I dislike this genre, but i can't help loving this movie.
The cast is great, and the chemistry between Cameron Diaz and Ewan McGregor is sparkling. (And McGregor even manages to look good in spite of a terrible hair cut. What a performance.) Holly Hunter is great as usual. Please also notice the appearance of Maurey Chakin as the somewhat odd neighbor. If you happen to recognize him, it could be from "My Cousin Vinny", where he plays the grit-eating witness.
This movie has a smart and entertaining dialog and a number of unforgettable scenes and jokes. And it even brings out the romantic in an old cynic like me.