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The Virgin Suicides (1999)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  12 May 2000 (USA)
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A group of male friends become obsessed with a group of mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents after one of them commits suicide.

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The lives of an eclectic group of men who live in an affluent American suburb in the '70s are forever changed by their obsession with five doomed sisters. Written by Anonymous

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suicide | virgin | suburb | school | isolation | See more »

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Beautiful, mysterious, haunting, invariably fatal. Just like life. See more »

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Rated R for strong thematic elements involving teens | See all certifications »

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$6,000,000 (estimated)

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£141,888 (UK) (19 May 2000)

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$4,859,475 (USA) (25 August 2000)
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Sofia Coppola played Kathleen Turner's little sister in Peggy Sue Got Married directed by her father, Francis Ford Coppola. Sofia then directed Turner in this. See more »

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The father refers to his model airplane as a B model North American P-51 Mustang in British service, however, the model aircraft is actually a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. See more »

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Doctor: What are you doing here, honey? You're not even old enough to know how bad life gets.
Cecilia: Obviously, Doctor, you've never been a 13-year-old girl.
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References Melody (1971) See more »

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"Alone Again (Naturally)"
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Dreamy, poignant, captivating...a must-see!
15 January 2001 | by (Sacramento, CA) – See all my reviews

The Virgin Suicides. Just the name may scare away viewers from this film. But if you are a fan of the 1993 novel, you will appreciate the way this vivid portrayal captures the spirit of love, life, and death. The story begins with an introduction to the Lisbon family. Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon gave birth to five daughters: Cecile, Lux, Mary, Bonnie, and Therese, all ranging in ages from thirteen to seventeen. Following a suicide attempt from Cecile, her parents and sisters struggle to give her what they think she lacked before; love, attention, admiration. But somewhere along the way, Cecilia grew lost and constantly withdrew from many situations. One tragic night at a Lisbon party, Cecilia succeeds at committing suicide. What follows is a bittersweet experience in the girl's lives. The story is narrated by the neighborhood boys, who lust after the girls, collecting everything they can of theirs and holding meetings just to talk about the wonders of their forbidden fruit. After strict Mrs. Lisbon shuts the house in maximum security isolation, the girl's only contact with the outside world is through these boys. This poignant, beautiful drama, written and directed by newcomer Sofia Coppola, captures the smooth lifestyles of mid 1970s suburbia, along with the beauty and angst of teenage life. It shows us how deeply through the heart emotions can run, and how to get in touch with them. Kirsten Dunst, the beautiful and talented young actress that portrays the most rebellious of the sisters, is stunning and provacative. Her best work yet.


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