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Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   22,673 votes
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Director:
Peter Howitt
Writer:
Peter Howitt (writer)
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Release Date:
24 April 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
There are two sides to every story. Helen is about to live both of them ...at the same time. Romance was never this much fun. more
Plot:
A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
6 wins & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Not Rocket Science more (256 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gwyneth Paltrow ... Helen Quilley

John Hannah ... James Hammerton
John Lynch ... Gerry

Jeanne Tripplehorn ... Lydia
Zara Turner ... Anna
Douglas McFerran ... Russell
Paul Brightwell ... Clive

Nina Young ... Claudia
Virginia McKenna ... James's Mother

Kevin McNally ... Paul
Terry English ... Kind Cabbie
Paul Stacey ... Man on Tube
Peter Howitt ... Cheeky Bloke
Joanna Roth ... Suspicious Girl
Neil Stuke ... Defensive Bloke
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some sexuality and language.
Runtime:
99 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba) | Iceland:L | Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) | Singapore:PG (cut) | USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Italy:T | Mexico:B | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:18 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (original rating) (1997)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Minnie Driver was originally offered the leading role ahead of Gwyneth Paltrow more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: At one point Helen chastises her house mate for asking her "more questions than Jeopardy". Jeopardy is an American quiz show that has only been briefly aired on British television. Even though it is well known in the UK, it isn't sufficiently part of popular culture that two British women would use this show as an analogy. more
Quotes:
Helen: I-I'm not - I'm not very good at - at, you know...
James: Constructing sentences?
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Movie Connections:
References Przypadek (1987) more
Soundtrack:
More Love more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Not Rocket Science, 13 July 2004
8/10
Author: lje32677 from ElCajon, California

This movie is definitely not rocket science, but it has a charm all it's own. It is thoughtful about what might happen in a different reality if we make different choices or "fate" aligns just right for whatever reason.

There were some very funny moments, especially when Hannah let loose with his version of Pythons "Meaning of Life". Gwenyth Paltrow brings her character across as mousy. I just wanted her to jet angry and throw her boyfriend out. You know, the stereotypical, clothing on the front steps, changing the locks etc. But it was good she had a pal to take her in.

I do like this movie and consider it a "keeper". I recommend it for some "light and fluffy" entertainment on a night after a long day.

And for the record: scene in boat by the bridge. I liked Donny Osmond, David Cassidy and Mick Jagger. :)

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