Living Out Loud (1998)

Director:

Richard LaGravenese

Writer (WGA):

Richard LaGravenese (written by)

Release Date:

30 October 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

Judith Nelson quit her medical studies to marry. Years later, her husband, a physician, divorces her to be with another doctor...

Plot Keywords:

Divorce | Elevator Operator | Information Overload | New York City | Gambler

Awards:

5 nominations

Cast

Holly Hunter	...	Judith Moore
Danny DeVito	...	Pat Francato
Queen Latifah	...	Liz Bailey
Martin Donovan	...	Robert Nelson
Richard Schiff	...	Phil Francato
Elias Koteas	...	The Kisser
Suzanne Shepherd	...	Mary
Mariangela Pino	...	Donna
Eddie Cibrian	...	The Masseur
Clark Anderson	...	Gary
Ellen McElduff	...	Crying Woman
Ivan Kronenfeld	...	Angry Boyfriend
Fil Formicola	...	Santi's Man
Nick Sandow	...	Santi's Man
Jenette Goldstein	...	Fanny

Also Known As:

The Kiss (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language, and for some drug content and sexuality.

Runtime:

100 min | Argentina:103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Canada:14A (Ontario - 2006) | USA:R (certificate #35728) | South Korea:18 | Philippines:PG-13 | Australia:M | France:U | Germany:12 | New Zealand:M | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | Argentina:13 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Jersey Films

Trivia:

The news clip that Judith is watching at the beginning shows a badly damaged apartment building, as we hear the newscaster speaking about possible terrorist bombings. This image was actually from an October 1992 airplane crash, where an El Al 747 cargo jet crashed into an Amsterdam apartment complex, killing 43.

Goofs:

Continuity: The sugar and cream containers while Pat and Judith are having coffee.

Quotes:

Judith Moore: When you're laying in the gutter, you can see underneath people better than usual.
Liz Bailey: You don't seem the gutter type.
Judith Moore: Oh, I'm a native. I just clean up well.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "High Chaparall: (#2.5)" (2004)

Soundtrack:

Lush Life

the best of the best !

Thank you to the cast, director, producers and everyone connected with this superbly touching film. Hunter, DeVito and Queen Latifah are fabulous together... a remarkable ensemble cast. This movie sparkles in a rare way, uplifting the viewer with its warm glow: it is urbane, sophisticated, sensitive, and, of course, utterly New York in the best of all ways. The hilarity is only slightly offset by universally serious issues that we encounter: love, rejection, renewed hope... punctuated here and there with some interestingly unique directorial shots, song and dance. I can't understand the mediocre rating of other audience views here... "Living Out Loud" has now been incorporated amongst the most refreshing comedic films I've ever seen! Enjoy!!