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Grand Canyon

  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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  • Crime
  • Drama

The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Meg Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Kevin Kline
    • Steve Martin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Meg Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Kevin Kline
    • Steve Martin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 132User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Grand Canyon
    Trailer 2:38
    Grand Canyon

    Photos36

    Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Danny Glover, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Marley Shelton in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Kevin Kline and Steve Martin in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Mary-Louise Parker in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Mary McDonnell in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Danny Glover in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Kevin Kline in Grand Canyon (1991)
    Steve Martin in Grand Canyon (1991)

    Top cast

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    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Simonas Simon
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • Mackas Mack
    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Davisas Davis
    Mary McDonnell
    Mary McDonnell
    • Claireas Claire
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Deeas Dee
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Janeas Jane
    Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto
    • Robertoas Roberto
    Tina Lifford
    Tina Lifford
    • Deborahas Deborah
    Patrick Y. Malone
    Patrick Y. Malone
    • Otisas Otis
    • (as Patrick Malone)
    Randle Mell
    • The Alley Baronas The Alley Baron
    Sarah Trigger
    Sarah Trigger
    • Vanessaas Vanessa
    Destinee DeWalt
    • Kelleyas Kelley
    Candace Mead
    • Claire's Babyas Claire's Baby
    Lauren Mead
    • Claire's Babyas Claire's Baby
    • (as Loren Mead)
    Shaun Baker
    Shaun Baker
    • Rocstaras Rocstar
    K. Todd Freeman
    K. Todd Freeman
    • Wipeas Wipe
    Deon Sams
    Deon Sams
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Christopher M. Brown
    Christopher M. Brown
    • Rotoras Rotor
    • Director
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Kasdan
      • Meg Kasdan
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    Storyline

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    The intertwined stories of a group of Angelenos are told, the stories largely a lament of Los Angeles being a city not their own if it ever was. The stories are also split largely by the black/white race divide. Centered on the black side is Simon, a widowed tow truck driver with a deaf daughter away at college. Simon has an understanding of the gang violence that surrounds his neighborhood, especially as his teenage nephew Otis - Simon's single-mother sister Deborah's eldest offspring - is part of a gang, what he believes he has to do to survive in the short term regardless of the consequences. Centered on the white side is Mack, an immigration lawyer who acts largely on impulse only thinking of the implications of his actions after the fact if at all. He also has an unconscious want to be liked. An example of the latter is something he does for Jane, the friend of his paralegal Dee, only seconds after he meets her for the first time, Dee who better understands his actions but doesn't much like them. Mack's wife Claire is at a crossroads in life in their fifteen year old son, Roberto, needing his parents less and less. What Claire sees as a sign to renew her life is only the most visible issue in a long line of issues that demonstrate the unspoken problems in their marriage. The one person whose story is told that is somewhat outside of this lament is Mack's best friend, Davis, a successful producer whose movies, as per his want, must have the "money shot" of the proverbial and literal head exploding in whatever violent action. —Huggo
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    • husband wife relationship
    • african american
    • uncle nephew relationship
    • teenage boy
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    • Taglines
      • From the director of "The Big Chill." A story of friendship and other natural wonders.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Mack is nearly killed by a bus was taken from writer and director Lawrence Kasdan's own life.
    • Goofs
      State of Mack's bandage during the earthquake.
    • Quotes

      Davis: That's part of your problem: you haven't seen enough movies. All of life's riddles are answered in the movies.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits include the following unusual job title: "Babies by . . . Denise & Robert Mead"
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: JFK/Grand Canyon/Father of the Bride/The Inner Circle (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Lawyers, Guns and Money
      Written and Performed by Warren Zevon

      Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews132

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    Deserved more attention
    "Grand Canyon" is a lot of things at once, but I found all of it completely fascinating. The characters and situations were realistic and the cast is flawless. You might find yourself crying at the movie - I did. It's a shame there was no audience for this movie, because I think it has a lot to say on several levels.
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    • Feb 18, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El corazón de la ciudad
    • Filming locations
      • Ennis House - 2607 Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,243,020
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $67,546
      • Dec 29, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,991,329
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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