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Writer:
Peter Howitt (writer)
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Release Date:
24 April 1998 (USA) more
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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
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Undoubtedly one of my favourite films 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
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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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)

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Trivia:
Minnie Driver was originally offered the leading role ahead of Gwyneth Paltrow more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Gerry and Helen enter the pub, Gerry orders them a drink with ice but the drinks come neat (no ice). Later as the are getting a table, ice appears in both glasses. more
Quotes:
Helen: You wanker. You sad, sad wanker. more
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Featured in "Film '72: A Christmas Treat" (2001) more
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30 out of 38 people found the following review useful.
Undoubtedly one of my favourite films, 2 February 2005
9/10
Author: mjw2305 from England

Gwyneth Paltrow plays Helen Quilley, she works in Public Relations and is dating an idiot who is cheating on her (come on guys, would you?) After losing her job she heads home early, and the film then follows two Parallel realities, that cross over and intertwine in a very clever manner, that adds a great deal to the movies quality.

One way, she gets home and finds him cheating, and the other way she is mugged and her boyfriend gets away with it, at least for now.

In this wonderfully charming romantic comedy, great performances from, Paltrow, Lynch, Hannah and Tripplehorn plus a good script and some good laughs all add up to a movie i simply don't tire of. I can't quite put my finger on what it is, i just love it.

9/10 and a must for Paltrow Fans

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