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High Fidelity (2000)

R 113 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -   31 March 2000 (USA)
7.6
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Ratings: 7.6/10 from 89,438 users   Metascore: 79/100 
Reviews: 566 user | 143 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com

Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress.

Director:

Stephen Frears

Writers:

Nick Hornby (book), D.V. DeVincentis (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cusack ...
Iben Hjejle ...
Todd Louiso ...
Jack Black ...
Lisa Bonet ...
Catherine Zeta-Jones ...
Joan Cusack ...
Liz
Tim Robbins ...
Chris Rehmann Chris Rehmann ...
Ben Carr Ben Carr ...
Lili Taylor ...
Joelle Carter ...
Penny Hardwick
Natasha Gregson Wagner ...
Caroline Fortis
Shannon Stillo Shannon Stillo ...
Alison Jr. High
Drake Bell ...
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Storyline

High Fidelity follows the 'mid-life' crisis of Rob, a thirty-something record-store owner who must face the undeniable facts - he's growing up. In a hilarious homage to the music scene, Rob and the wacky, offbeat clerks that inhabit his store expound on the intricacies of life and song all the while trying to succeed in their adult relationships. Are they listening to pop music because they are miserable? Or are they miserable because they listen to pop music? This romantic comedy provides a whimsical glimpse into the male view of the affairs of the heart. Written by <N2XFYLS@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Store | Record Store | Pop Music | Song | Record Shop  | See more »

Taglines:

A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Danish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Alta fidelidad See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,429,107 (USA) (2 April 2000) (1183 Screens)

Gross:

$27,277,055 (USA) (10 September 2000)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Records that are shown in more than one context. Examples: "Cut" by 'The Slits' is for sale at Rob's first record store, and is visible when Rob meets Laura when he is a deejay. "Double Nickels on the Dime" by 'Minutemen' is on display in Rob's apartment, and it is among the records that Justin and Vince steal from the store. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Rob talks about the five reasons why he misses Laura (on the Kinzie Street bridge, with the camera pointing south toward downtown) the shadows on the skyscrapers in the back differ between sentences. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Rob: What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
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Crazy Credits

After all the credits, the crackling out-groove of a vinyl album
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Soundtracks

"I'm Glad You're Mine"
Written and Performed by Al Green
Courtesy of Hi Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »