Singles (1992)

A group of twenty-something friends, most of whom live in the same apartment complex, search for love and success in grunge-era Seattle.

Director:

Cameron Crowe

Writer:

Cameron Crowe

Stars:

Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bridget Fonda	...	Janet Livermore
Campbell Scott	...	Steve Dunne
Kyra Sedgwick	...	Linda Powell
Sheila Kelley	...	Debbie Hunt
Jim True-Frost	...	David Bailey (as Jim True)
Matt Dillon	...	Cliff Poncier
Bill Pullman	...	Dr. Jeffrey Jamison
James Le Gros	...	Andy (as James LeGros)
Devon Raymond	...	Ruth
Camilo Gallardo	...	Luiz
Ally Walker	...	Pam
Eric Stoltz	...	The Mime
Jeremy Piven	...	Doug Hughley
Tom Skerritt	...	Mayor Weber
Peter Horton	...	Jamie

Storyline

Romantic comedy about six of Seattle's young people, most of whom live in the same apartment building and whose lives revolve around the city's ever-expanding music scene. The inter-related stories about each character's progress through the singles scene are intriguing and often very funny, and the soundtrack is a grunge fanatic's dream, with the likes of Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Mudhoney.

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Plot Keywords:

single woman | seattle washington | female stockinged feet | foot closeup | camera shot of feet | 

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Taglines:

Love is a game. Easy to start. Hard to finish.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, sex related dialogue and scenes of sensuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vida de Solteiro

Filming Locations:

Washington, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$18,472,850

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros.,Atkinson/Knickerbocker Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Johnny Depp turned down the role of Steve because he was uncomfortable saying "I love you" onscreen.

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Goofs

When Debbie and Pamela are fighting over Debbie's video date and he is listening to them through a nearby window, it is clear in the next shot that there are no windows nearby, just a door.

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Quotes

Janet Livermore: Somewhere around 25, bizarre becomes immature.

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Crazy Credits

Steve (Campbell Scott) goes to a house looking for Linda (Kyra Sedgwick), but a woman at the house (Debbie Mazar) tells him that she's moved out to live with some guy.

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Connections

Spoofs Psycho (1960)

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Soundtracks

It Ain't Like that
Written by Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr (as Mike Starr) and Sean Kinney
Produced by Thom Panunzio
Performed by Alice in Chains
Courtesy of Columbia Records

User Reviews

Little moments make 'Singles' one of my favorite movies

Cameron Crowe is one of those directors that thrive on making the little moments in movies the most memorable ones you'll ever see in your life. In 'Almost Famous,' it was when everyone on the Stillwater tour bus was singing along to "Tiny Dancer." In 'Say Anything...' it was when Lloyd was driving around and proclaimed how his heart was exchanged for Diane's pen. Crowe also creates many memorable little moments in 'Singles,' which may not be the most famous movie he's made but it's one of the best.

Even though 'Singles' is about twenty-somethings in Seattle, everything rang true to me as I am now, a teenager. The film is honest and real in how couples become couples and how relationships can fall apart. 'Singles' isn't at all mean-spirited or depressing in its portrayal of relationships or the dating game, so it might turn some people off who want to see the extremely ugly confrontations (a la 'Closer'). But the moments in 'Singles' that make it worth watching are when Linda (Kyra Sedgewick) gets to know Steve (Campbell Scott) while going through his record collection in his apartment. Or when Janet (Bridget Fonda) sneezes and gets a "bless you" from someone she (and the audience) would least expect.

Everything about 'Singles' is great. The cast, the music and the truth behind the movie will bring a smile to your face.