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Used People

  • 19921992
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
1.5K
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Used People (1992)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
At her husband's funeral, Pearl (Shirley MacLaine), Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend (Marcello Mastroianni) of her husband, whose advice ... Read allAt her husband's funeral, Pearl (Shirley MacLaine), Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend (Marcello Mastroianni) of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has... Read allAt her husband's funeral, Pearl (Shirley MacLaine), Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend (Marcello Mastroianni) of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl...
IMDb RATING
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1.5K
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  • Director
    • Beeban Kidron
  • Writer
    • Todd Graff(plays "The Grandma Plays")
  • Stars
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Kathy Bates
    • Jessica Tandy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Beeban Kidron
  • Writer
    • Todd Graff(plays "The Grandma Plays")
  • Stars
    • Shirley MacLaine
    • Kathy Bates
    • Jessica Tandy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Used People
    Trailer 1:45
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    Photos6

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    Used People (1992)
    Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Tandy, and Sylvia Sidney in Used People (1992)
    Shirley MacLaine, Kathy Bates, and Gil Filar in Used People (1992)
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    Top cast

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    Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine
    • Pearl Bermanas Pearl Berman
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Bibby Bermanas Bibby Berman
    Jessica Tandy
    Jessica Tandy
    • Freidaas Freida
    Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni
    • Joe Meledandrias Joe Meledandri
    Bob Dishy
    Bob Dishy
    • Jackas Jack
    Emma Tammi
    Emma Tammi
    • Young Bibbyas Young Bibby
    Asia Vieira
    Asia Vieira
    • Young Normaas Young Norma
    Lee Wallace
    Lee Wallace
    • Uncle Harryas Uncle Harry
    Louis Guss
    • Uncle Normyas Uncle Normy
    Gil Filar
    • Markas Mark
    Maia Filar
    Maia Filar
    • Rhondaas Rhonda
    Irving Metzman
    • Uncle Alas Uncle Al
    Matthew Branton
    • Swee' Peaas Swee' Pea
    David Gow
    David Gow
    • Bill the Jeweleras Bill the Jeweler
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Normaas Norma
    Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney
    • Beckyas Becky
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Aunt Lonnieas Aunt Lonnie
    Helen Hanft
    Helen Hanft
    • Aunt Ruthieas Aunt Ruthie
    • Director
      • Beeban Kidron
    • Writer
      • Todd Graff(plays "The Grandma Plays") (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shirley Maclaine's character Pearl is based on writer Todd Graff's own grandmother.
    • Goofs
      During the scene where people are up on their rooftops as they watch TV and see the first manned landing on the moon, the moon is shown above as a full moon. In actuality, the moon was still in its first quarter and looked like a crescent slightly less than a half-moon.
    • Quotes

      Bibby Berman: All class, my sister. She brought a date to her own father's funeral.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Forever Young/Damage/Toys/Scent of a Woman/Used People (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      The Sky Fell Down
      Performed by Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    This film won three awards, and if you are into family life and gags...
    The critics did not like this film, and it now rates only a 5.6 for IMDB votes, but have a read of the positive comments below. My wife and I enjoyed this film. There are many meaningful parts, numerous gags and funny situations amidst the painful family life portrayed a la NYC Jewish-Italiano.

    The three awards include two Golden Globes, and with Shirley MacLaine, Marcello Mastroianni, Marcia Gay Harden, and Kathy Bates, there is a lot more to this film than either the critics or voting would indicate.

    It may not everyone's cup of tea, but well worth a video rental if you can appreciate the messages about family life. A good flick - go ahead and try it.
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    • nz man
    • Oct 7, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 寡婦三弄
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • JVC Entertainment Networks
      • Largo Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,957,265
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,955
      • Dec 20, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,957,265
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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