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Lymelife (2008)

R  95 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  23 October 2009 (Poland)
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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 5,632 users   Metascore: 64/100 
Reviews: 40 user | 148 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com

A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.

Director:

Derick Martini
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Lymelife -- Based on the true childhood experiences of director Derick Martini, Lymelife is the coming of age story of 15-year old Scott growing up in suburban Long Island. Lymelife -- A portrait of American dream in 1970s Long Island, as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Jimmy Bartlett. Lymelife -- Clip: I never knew I could hate anyone as much as I hate you
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Cast

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Jill Hennessy ...
Emma Roberts ...
Timothy Hutton ...
Cynthia Nixon ...
Logan Huffman ...
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Adam Scarimbolo ...
Kieran Culkin ...
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Louis Ruffolo Jr. Louis Ruffolo Jr. ...
Bartender
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Storyline

Set in the late 70's, seen through the innocent eyes of a fifteen year old boy, SCOTT, "Lymelife" is a unique take on the dangers of the American Dream. This funny, sad, violent and sometimes tragic look at first love, family dynamics and divorce weaves an intricate tapestry of American life during a time of drastic economic and emotional change. Written by TIFF  

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Plot Keywords:

Marriage | First Love | Lyme Disease | Divorce | American Dream  | See more »

Taglines:

The American Dream Sucks

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A família Bartlett See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$43,000 (USA) (8 April 2009) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$429,307 (USA) (13 July 2009)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Dolby SR (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

During a Q&A at Sundance Film Festival, Director Derick Martini reported working with a budget of $1.5 million. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: Historically, the Iranian Hostage Crisis and the Falklands War happened two years apart, not in the same year as the movie depicts. See more »

Quotes

Scott Bartlett: Maybe you should've had a girl, they tell their mothers everything.
Brenda Bartlett: Maybe you should have asked God for a mother who doesn't care about her children!
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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tennessee Waltz"
Written by Pee Wee King & Redd Stewart (as Red Stewart)
Performed by Patti Page
Courtesy of Mercury Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »