Out of Order (2003– )

An unsatisfying marriage leads a man to consider a relationship with someone else.

Stars:

Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman, Kim Dickens

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Eric Stoltz	...	Mark Colm (6 episodes, 2003)
Felicity Huffman	...	Lorna Colm (6 episodes, 2003)
Kim Dickens	...	Danni (6 episodes, 2003)
Dyllan Christopher	...	Walter (6 episodes, 2003)
Justine Bateman	...	Annie (6 episodes, 2003)
William H. Macy	...	Steven (6 episodes, 2003)
Peter Bogdanovich	...	Zach (6 episodes, 2003)
Lane Smith	...	Frank (6 episodes, 2003)
Celia Weston	...	Carrie (6 episodes, 2003)
Adam Harrington	...	Brock (6 episodes, 2003)

Storyline

An original drama series that stars Eric Stoltz (Mask) as a family man torn between his love of his clinically depressed wife and their son and his attraction to another woman with whom he ultimately embarks on a passionate affair. Felicity Huffman (Sports Night, Kim Dickens (House of Sand and Fog), Dyllan Christopher (Stuart Little 2) and Justine Bateman (Family Ties) costar in this distinctive look at modern marriage from writers/executive producers Donna Powers and Wayne Powers (Deep Blue Sea). Wayne Powers also serves as director. Peter Bogdanovich and William H. Macy guest star.

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Plot Keywords:

sexual fantasy | weapon | self discovery | materialism | kissing | 

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Taglines:

Welcome to the deep end.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality/nudity, language, violence and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Showtime Networks (US only)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dyo xenoi

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

200 min 100 min (pilot episode) 200 min (4 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lane Smith's last project

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Quotes

Mark: I suppose this is the story of the beauty and brutality of a long-term marriage as seen through the eyes of a writer who aspires to make art, but makes his living writing popcorn movies. Someone who wants to be a good man, but finds himself contemplating many crimes. Someone who is guilty of the crime of being human. Someone whose life is the only movie he can't rewrite. Well, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

User Reviews

good stuff.

Not that I think it's truly fair to compare the two, but if you liked "Adaptation" as I loved it, you will obsess over the "Out Of Order." It's funny, witty, wise, wonderful, creative, charming, and highly addictive. Honestly, I was a little hesitant falling into such a world of chaos as its familliar, a satire of the known and even scarier, the unknown. But I liked it and want more. My only regret is that its not a longer show, but in its defense, despite how much fun you'll have watching it, time doesn't fly and the short hour seems like an enjoyable eternity. That is until you realize its over and have to wait until next week. And the cast is perfect, whoever casted the movie is a genius. Eric Stoltz is the man. The leading ladies are beautiful and talented to the point you forget they are A.M.W.'s--you'll have to watch to understand what that means--and William H. Macy is always a treat. Based on the life of a screenwriter Mark, and his troubles with his wife to his partner screenwriter, Lorna and, well, life. The cool thing is that Out of Order revolves somewhat around the actual screenwriters Wayne and Donna Powers who give inspiration for the starring characters. A must see, especially if your life is out of order.