Plan B (1997)

A group of friends in their 20s and 30s wrestle with the fact that their lives haven't turned out like they planned.

Director:

Gary Leva

Writer:

Gary Leva

Stars:

Jon Cryer, Lisa Darr, Lance Guest

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jon Cryer	...	Stuart Winer
Lisa Darr	...	Clare Sadler
Lance Guest	...	Jack Sadler
Mark Matheisen	...	Ricky Stone
Sara Mornell	...	Gina Ferris
Stacey Katzin	...	Emily Fishback
Ilia Volok	...	Flash
John Kozeluh	...	Randy Elliott
Claudia Carey	...	Marie
Annie Grindlay	...	Candace
Candace DeSarro	...	Angela
Justin Ross	...	Tony / Carrot Man
Nicole Chamberlain	...	Cheryl
Christine Mitges	...	Maggie Schonier
José Heredia	...	Jose

Storyline

Plan B is a "Big Chill" type comedy-drama set from a typical Halloween to New Year's Eve which follows five 20 and 30-something friends living in Los Angeles whose lives fail to turn out the way they expected. Stuart is a struggling writer trying to make it big with his first novel while working part-time as a waiter. Stuart's roommate/co-worker, Ricky, is a struggling actor who cannot get an acting job and frets about his hair turing gray and meeting the perfect woman. Stuart and Ricky are friends with Jack and Clare Sadler, a couple trying and trying to concieve a baby, but cannot get it done. Finally there's Gina, Clare's younger sister, who cannot stand letting go of her past as well as being alone at family get togethers and tries bringing an assortment of dates to each gathering.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | group of friends | friendship | independent film

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Taglines:

Do you know anybody whose life turned out like they planned?

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual material

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Let's Talk About Love

Company Credits

Production Co:

Puny But Loud Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Little House on the Prairie (1974)

User Reviews

Quite charming.

I actually was surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. It stars Jon Cryer as a struggling writer living with his friend, Ricky (Mark Matheisen), who is a struggling actor. Then, there's the couple, Clare and Jack (Lisa Darr and Lance Guest) who try endlessly to have a baby. And lastly there's Clare's sister, Gina (Sara Mornell) who can't find the right man. This group of five are long-time friends and we get a view of their everyday troubles that seem amazingly realistic. The performances are terrific, especially by Darr and Mornell as the sisters. It also is quite funny, too!