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Sunshine State (2002)

PG_13 141 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   26 July 2002 (Sweden)
6.8
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Ratings: 6.8/10 from 2,915 users   Metascore: 69/100 
Reviews: 78 user | 64 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com

A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.

Director:

John Sayles

Writer:

John Sayles
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Lewis Alex Lewis ...
Alan King ...
Cullen Douglas ...
Clifton James ...
Eliot Asinof Eliot Asinof ...
James McDaniel ...
Angela Bassett ...
Edie Falco ...
Amanda Wing ...
Timothy Hutton ...
Perry Lang ...
Miguel Ferrer ...
Gordon Clapp ...
Kyle Meenan Kyle Meenan ...
Mary Steenburgen ...
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Storyline

Ambitious land developers descend on a tiny Florida coastline community, inhabited mostly by local yokels and elderly African Americans. Many of them don't want to see their homes and businesses sacrificed in the name of "progress" (a.k.a. condos, hotels, strip malls, and so on). But the city council appears to be all too willing to let them come in and develop the land. In addition, one weary hotel owner is thinking about giving in and selling. Meanwhile, one prominent African American athlete suddenly becomes interested in buying out his aging neighbors. So now that the wheels of progress appear to be in motion, it seems that a minor miracle is the only thing that can stop it. Written by jgp3553@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

African American | Florida | Coastline | Neighbor | Business  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, a sexual reference and thematic elements See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Terra do Sol See more »

Filming Locations:

Amelia Island, Florida, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$93,072 (USA) (23 June 2002) (10 Screens)

Gross:

$3,064,356 (USA) (17 November 2002)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Cameo: [John Sayles] almost gets hit by the golf ball in the closing scene. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the conversation between Desiree and her mother on the beach, the door to the house is suddenly closed, though there is no evidence of anyone having closed it and it makes no sound. See more »

Quotes

Steve Tregaskis): [Dressed as a Civil War re-enactor] You can't live in the past.
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Connections

Referenced in Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Buccaneer March"
Music by Mason Daring
Performed by the Lexington Mass. Marching Band, Director Jeffrey Leonard
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