Waking Up in Reno (2002)

A romantic comedy about two trashy couples traveling to Reno to see a monster truck show.

Director:

Jordan Brady

Writers:

Brent Briscoe, Mark Fauser

Stars:

Natasha Richardson, Billy Bob Thornton, Patrick Swayze

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Natasha Richardson	...	Darlene Dodd
Holmes Osborne	...	Doc Tuley
Billy Bob Thornton	...	Lonnie Earl Dodd
Patrick Swayze	...	Roy Kirkendall
Charlize Theron	...	Candy Kirkendall
Billy O'Sullivan	...	Lonnie Earl III
Galvin Chapman	...	Lane Dodd
Kelsey Chapman	...	Lacy Dodd
Cleo King	...	June
Chelcie Ross	...	Fred Bush
Brent Briscoe	...	Russell Whitehead
Mark Fauser	...	Boyd
Aszue Wilson	...	Mini-Mart Cashier
Hody Porterfield	...	Hodie at the Big Texan
Jo Harvey Allen	...	Waitress at Big Texan

Storyline

Roy & Candy and Lonnie Earl & Darlene are two married couples who thought they knew one another, until they decided to take their dream vacation together. Hitting the road in a brand-new SUV, they're having the time of their lives until something funny happens on the way to the Monster Truck Show in Reno. Turns out Lonnie Earl has a thing for Candy, and when evidence of this starts to surface, things really start to heat up.

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Plot Keywords:

monster truck | married couple | fertility test | singing in a car | troubled marriage | 

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Taglines:

This foursome is sharing lots more than room service!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 2002 (Turkey)

Also Known As:

Acordar em Reno

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$108,930 (USA) (25 October 2002)

Gross:

$261,603 (USA) (15 November 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Crossfire Sound & Pictures, Miramax Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were both at one time attached to star in this, but dropped out prior to filming.

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Goofs

When Candy and Darlene are sitting at the makeup mirror in the hotel visiting, the strap on Darlene's left shoulder disappears and reappears several times.

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Quotes

Donnie Earl: How much does a girl like that cost you, Roy?
Candy: Damnit Lonnie Earl! It's none of your business!
Donnie Earl: Well I tried to leave...

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Connections

References The Dudley Do-Right Show (1969)

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Soundtracks

"Also Sprach Zarathustra"
Written by Richard Strauss
Performed by the Hungarian State Orchestra
Courtesy of LaserLight Digital
By Arrangement with Source/Q

User Reviews

enjoyable movie

I enjoyed this movie.The chevy suburban is nice and you wish you were taking the trip with the cast.All four leads are very natural and believable.Swayze is very likable in this role.Charlize Theron is drop-dead gorgeous and sexy in this,and for any of her fans this is absolute must.The script is okay and funny enough,with some good taste satire of the characters.The flavour of roadside america is attractive without turning into a travel guide.All in all,a well done movie for what it is, doesnt pretend to be anything more.