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21 Grams (2003)

R  124 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller   -  19 November 2003 (Mexico)
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A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician, a grieving mother and a born-again ex-con.

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 34 nominations See more awards »

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21 Grams -- A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician (Penn), a grieving mother (Watts) and a born-again ex-con (Del Toro). 21 Grams -- Theatrical Preview
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Penn ...
Naomi Watts ...
Danny Huston ...
Carly Nahon Carly Nahon ...
Claire Pakis Claire Pakis ...
Laura
Benicio Del Toro ...
Nick Nichols Nick Nichols ...
Boy
Charlotte Gainsbourg ...
John Rubinstein ...
Gynecologist
Eddie Marsan ...
Loyd Keith Salter Loyd Keith Salter ...
Fat Man
Antef A. Harris Antef A. Harris ...
Basketball Guy
Melissa Leo ...
Marc Musso ...
Freddy (as Marc Thomas Musso)
Teresa Delgado ...
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Storyline

This is the story of three gentle persons: Paul Rivers an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré, Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married and mother of two little girls, and Jack Jordan, an ex-convict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will learn harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. Written by Miguel Cane (Stepford@yahoo.com)  

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Plot Keywords:

Accident | Faith | Mathematician | Guilt | Girl  | See more »

Taglines:

They say we all lose 21 grams at the exact moment of our death... everyone. The weight of a stack of nickels. The weight of a chocolate bar. The weight of a hummingbird... See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality, some violence and drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Mexico) See more »

Also Known As:

21 gramos See more »

Filming Locations:

Memphis, Tennessee, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$274,454 (USA) (23 November 2003) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$16,248,701 (USA) (21 March 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The poem by the Venezuelan writer that Paul (Sean Penn) quotes when he's in the restaurant with Cristina (Naomi Watts) is "La Tierra Giró para Acercarnos" by Eugenio Montejo. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: On one occasion when in Church, there is a close view of Jack, standing for a hymn. The audio is congregational singing. Jack is not singing, but the black guy to his right is singing enthusiastically, but not anything like what the rest of the church is singing, See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Michael: Check, please.
Cathy: Look Daddy, a volcano.
[Cathy blows bubbles into her soft drink]
Michael: It's very pretty. Drink up your volcano. All right. We're going. Mommy's waiting.
Cathy: Daddy, please. Just one more minute.
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Crazy Credits

Thanks to ÁLos amo! See more »

Connections

Referenced in "ER: 21 Guns (#12.22)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Back There In My Mind"
Written by Marty Jensen
Performed by Scott Eversoll
Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/MasterSource See more »