David's wife died 2 years ago. He, his teen daughter Rachel, her cute friend and 2 in-laws trying to fix him up with a friend, are all spending the weekend at his beach house. David still "talks to his wife" and neglects Rachel.
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Title: To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (1996)
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| Peter Gallagher | ... | David Lewis | |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | ... | Gillian Lewis | |
| Claire Danes | ... | Rachel Lewis | |
| Laurie Fortier | ... | Cindy Bayles | |
| Wendy Crewson | ... | Kevin Dollof | |
| Bruce Altman | ... | Paul Wheeler | |
| Kathy Baker | ... | Esther Wheeler | |
| Freddie Prinze Jr. | ... | Joey Bost | |
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Rachel Seidman-Lockamy | ... | Megan Weeks |
| Lorielle New | ... | Blonde on the Beach (as Lori New) | |
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Danny Crook | ... | Lifeguard |
| Seth Green | ... | Danny | |
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Todd Haven | ... | Paramedic |
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David Lewis is affected by the death of his wife Gillian, who fell from the mast pole of their boat on a sailing trip two years ago. David deals with his grief by continuing his romance with Gillian during walks with her ghost on the beach at night. While David lives in the past, other family problems crop up in the present in the real world. He neglects his teenage daughter Rachel and his in-laws come for a weekend visit to help her. Rachel has lost her mother and needs her father to snap back into the real world and help her. Written by David Stumme <dstumme@rochester.rr.com>
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Some love lasts a lifetime. Real love lasts forever. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for a scene involving strong language, and for some sensuality and teen drinking | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Courtesy of Def Jam Records, Inc.
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After Cindy models her blue bikini for Rachel, she pulls out a red bikini & tells Rachel she got it for her. The next day at the beach however Rachel is wearing a dark blue plaid bikini not red. See more »Alternate Versions
A beach scene was re-shot with Clare Danes in a much less revealing thong bikini. The safer version can still be found on some prints. See more »Soundtracks
Performed by Slick RickCourtesy of Def Jam Records, Inc.
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25 October 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$77,725, 20 October 1996Gross USA:
$4,189,233Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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No it means I loved it I would have made no comments at all except for my firm rejection of the other reviews on the site it was excellent and tapped in to many of our feelings from a lot of levels. don't over analyze it plus how can you go wrong with white tux's and singing.