Gray Matters (I) (2006)

They finish each other's sentences, dance like Fred and Ginger, and share the same downtown loft--the perfect couple? Not exactly. Gray and Sam, are a sister and brother so compatible and inseparable that people actually assume they are dating. Mortified, they both agree they must branch out and start searching for love. He'll look for a guy for her and she'll look for a gal for him.

Director:

Sue Kramer

Writer:

Sue Kramer

Stars:

Heather Graham, Bridget Moynahan, Tom Cavanagh

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Heather Graham	...	Gray Baldwin
Bridget Moynahan	...	Charlie Kelsey
Tom Cavanagh	...	Sam Baldwin
Molly Shannon	...	Carrie
Rachel Shelley	...	Julia Barlett
Bill Mondy	...	Jordan Phillips
Don Ackerman	...	Conrad Spring
Warren Christie	...	Trevor Brown
Alan Cumming	...	Gordy
Sissy Spacek	...	Dr. Sydney
Campbell Lane	...	Harry
Samantha Ferris	...	Elaine
Timothy Paul Perez	...	Roberto
Benjamin Ratner	...	Derek
April Telek	...	Lana Valentine (as April Amber Telek)

Storyline

Gray and Sam are brother and sister and best friends, flatmates in New York City, where she creates ad campaigns and he's a surgery intern. Their social life is too insular, so they head to a dog park so Sam can, maybe, meet a woman. He does - Charlie - a zoologist new in the city; he likes her immediately, and the feeling seems mutual. As the three of them spend time together, what if Gray's feelings for Charlie aren't just sisterly? Not only might this explain her solitary life, but it could lead to real dilemmas - with Charlie (who's sweet, but a bit opaque) and with Sam. No advice comes from Gray's therapist, but a co-worker and a cab driver give theirs. Can Gray sort things out?

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | brother sister relationship | gay interest | advertising executive | reference to oprah winfrey | 

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Taglines:

A romantic comedy about a brother, a sister and the girl of their dreams.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic material, sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site and blog

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 July 2007 (Spain)

Also Known As:

A Garota dos meus Sonhos

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$25,711 (USA) (23 February 2007)

Gross:

$59,619 (USA) (9 March 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Archer Entertainment, Bella Films, Bob Yari Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Gray and Sam are riding in the cab driven by Gordy, the flag on the meter hasn't been pulled; you'll see this because the fare on the meter stays locked on 2.00

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Quotes

Gray: [standing outside a gay bar] I can't do this.
Gordy: Yes, you can.
Gray: Why do I have to do this?
Gordy: Because you're gay and you have to start behaving like it.

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Connections

References Top Hat (1935)

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Soundtracks

"Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G"
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (as The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
Courtesy of Extreme Production Music

User Reviews

Highly recommend

I saw Gray Matters at the Hampton Film Festival and what a great choice I made. This movie is a must see. Molly Shannon is laughed out loud funny. Tom Cavanaugh and Heather Graham have amazing chemistry. Bridget Moynihan looks stunning. Alan Cumming and Sissy Spacek round out this unbelievable cast. I left this movie on such a high. Everyone who was walking out of the movie was saying how much they loved it from age 13 to an elderly couple and all ages in between. The scenes of Manhattan, music, dancing #'s, and most of all the acting and storyline were phenomenal. I was amazed to find out that this is a new director who also wrote the movie! I can't wait to see more of her work.