The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Greg Berlanti

Writer (WGA):

Greg Berlanti (written by)

Release Date:

1 February 2001 (Germany)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The shortest distance between friends isn't always a straight line.

Plot:

In the palm-shaded oasis of West Hollywood, we meet Dennis, a promising photographer. As he prepares to celebrate his twenty-eighth birthday...

Plot Keywords:

Gay | Lesbian | Birthday | Break Up | Dating

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Ben Weber	...	Patrick
Timothy Olyphant	...	Dennis
Matt McGrath	...	Howie
Zach Braff	...	Benji
Nora Burns	...	Female Shopper
Dean Cain	...	Cole
Chris Payne Gilbert	...	Larry
John Brandon	...	Mickey
Diane McBain	...	Josephine
Robert Peters	...	Cop
Billy Porter	...	Taylor
John Mahoney	...	Jack
Nia Long	...	Leslie
Mary McCormack	...	Anne
Justin Theroux	...	Marshall

Also Known As:

8x10's (USA) (working title)
The Broken Hearts Club (USA) (working title)
The Broken Hearts League (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Netherlands:AL (VHS/DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:14A | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIB | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | South Korea:18 | Portugal:M/12

Filming Locations:

Long Beach, California, USA

Company:

Banner Entertainment

Trivia:

When Timothy Olyphant and 'Andrew Keegan' were filming their scene on the park swings, a group of teenage girls noticed Andrew and waited until the scene was over to ask him for his autograph. When Timothy offered his autograph, the girls declined as they didn't know who he was.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: As Cole closes the door of the rental car, you can see the director, cameraman, soundman (with boom mic) reflected in the closing door.

Quotes:

Patrick: When I watch them, it feels so strange. It's like I'm not even a part of it. They're all so much more attractive than I am.
Jack: Patrick...
Patrick: No. You know what? I don't mind. Really, I don't. I kind of like being attractive by association. It's the closest I've ever gotten to feeling beautiful.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in Another Gay Movie (2006)

This movie changed my life

The day I was finally able to admit to myself that I was a gay man I rented this movie. That first viewing changed my life. It helped me envision a life a hoped was ahead of me. During my first year of being out I watched this movie so many times and still watch it about once a year.

The first time I saw it I thought it was one of the best movies I had ever seen. Time has dimmed my view of it but it still a must see for any newly out (newbie) gay man.

The script is well written. Some of the direction is a little off but it was a low budget film. It is also fun to see all these mainstream actors like Dean Cain, Timothy Olymphant and Andrew Keegan playing gay.