Margaret (2011)

A young woman witnesses a bus accident, and is caught up in the aftermath, where the question of whether or not it was intentional affects many people's lives.

Director:

Kenneth Lonergan

Writer:

Kenneth Lonergan

Stars:

Anna Paquin, Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo

8 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anna Paquin	...	Lisa Cohen
J. Smith-Cameron	...	Joan
Mark Ruffalo	...	Maretti
Jeannie Berlin	...	Emily
Jean Reno	...	Ramon
Sarah Steele	...	Becky
John Gallagher Jr.	...	Darren
Cyrus Hernstadt	...	Curtis
Allison Janney	...	Monica Patterson
Kieran Culkin	...	Paul
Matt Damon	...	Mr. Aaron
Stephen Adly Guirgis	...	Mitchell
Betsy Aidem	...	Abigail
Adam Rose	...	Anthony
Nick Grodin	...	Matthew

Storyline

Margaret centers on a 17-year-old New York City high-school student who feels certain that she inadvertently played a role in a traffic accident that has claimed a woman's life. In her attempts to set things right she meets with opposition at every step. Torn apart with frustration, she begins emotionally brutalizing her family, her friends, her teachers, and most of all, herself. She has been confronted quite unexpectedly with a basic truth: that her youthful ideals are on a collision course against the realities and compromises of the adult world.

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Plot Keywords:

accident | bus | new york city | loss of virginity | virginity | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, sexuality, some drug use and disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 2012 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Маргарет

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,525 (USA) (30 September 2011)

Gross:

$46,495 (USA) (21 October 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Searchlight Pictures, Gilbert Films, Mirage Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

150 min 186 min (extended cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Only two theatres showed the movie.

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Goofs

When Paul is at her home, his sleeves are rolled up, and when the camera is in front of him the sleeves are down.

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Quotes

Joan: You know what? You're a little cunt.
Lisa Cohen: [scoffs] You're a big cunt.

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Nothing Left to Lose'
Written by Bobby Sunshine
Performed by Bobby Sunshine

User Reviews

a fantastic movie and a sure bet Oscar for best picture and actress

This movie showcases Lonergan's genius for dialog and his gift for articulating the human predicament. The story, centered around a girl who witnesses a horrible accident (Anna Paquin), is an operatic tour de force. Paquin a and J. Smith Cameron (her mother in the film)\ are absolutely brilliant, and the supporting cast is so strong that this movie should sweep multiple Oscars. Lonergan's pacing and tone are well suited to what is both a heartrending and funny complex drama.The sweeping grandeur of New York City comes across more realistically, and beautifully, than it has in any other recent film. So much of what makes us human is articulated in the movie that everything is real, everything is believable, and one can't help but to be moved to tears, to laughter, and back again. Margaret is a perfect follow up to Lonergan's superb first film You Can Count on Me.