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Goodbye Lover

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
Patricia Arquette in Goodbye Lover (1998)
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Sandra is married to Jake, an alcoholic executive, but has a secret relationship with her brother-in-law Ben, who is attracted to Peggy, a woman who hides a dark side known to few. When Sand... Read allSandra is married to Jake, an alcoholic executive, but has a secret relationship with her brother-in-law Ben, who is attracted to Peggy, a woman who hides a dark side known to few. When Sandra finds out, Ben mysteriously disappears.Sandra is married to Jake, an alcoholic executive, but has a secret relationship with her brother-in-law Ben, who is attracted to Peggy, a woman who hides a dark side known to few. When Sandra finds out, Ben mysteriously disappears.

  • Director
    • Roland Joffé
  • Writers
    • Ron Peer
    • Joel Cohen
    • Alec Sokolow
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Dermot Mulroney
    • Mary-Louise Parker
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writers
      • Ron Peer
      • Joel Cohen
      • Alec Sokolow
    • Stars
      • Patricia Arquette
      • Dermot Mulroney
      • Mary-Louise Parker
    • 58User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 0:31
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    David Arquette and Courteney Cox at an event for Goodbye Lover (1998)
    Patricia Arquette at an event for Goodbye Lover (1998)
    David Arquette and Courteney Cox at an event for Goodbye Lover (1998)
    Alexis Arquette at an event for Goodbye Lover (1998)
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    Top cast

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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Sandra Dunmore
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Jake Dunmore
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Peggy Blane
    Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres
    • Sgt. Rita Pompano
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Rollins
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Det. Crowley
    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Ben Dunmore
    Andre Gregory
    Andre Gregory
    • Rev. Finlayson
    John Neville
    John Neville
    • Bradley
    JoNell Kennedy
    JoNell Kennedy
    • Evelyn
    • (as Jo Nell Kennedy)
    Akane Nelson
    • Receptionist
    Kevin Cooney
    Kevin Cooney
    • Company Man #1
    Will Stewart
    Will Stewart
    • Dennis
    Nina Siemaszko
    Nina Siemaszko
    • Newscaster
    David Brisbin
    David Brisbin
    • Mr. Brodsky
    Lisa Eichhorn
    Lisa Eichhorn
    • Mrs. Brodsky
    George Furth
    George Furth
    • Mr. Merritt
    Barry Newman
    Barry Newman
    • Sen. Lassetter
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writers
      • Ron Peer(story) (screenplay)
      • Joel Cohen(screenplay)
      • Alec Sokolow(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Last Regency Enterprises film distributed by Warner Bros. until The Fountain (2006).
    • Goofs
      Reflected in the windshield of Ben's car when he and Sandra are standing in the driveway of the homeowners who came home early.
    • Quotes

      Rollins: Why are you so cynical?

      Sergeant Rita Pompano: Because someone killed Bambi's mother.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, there's a new brief scene showing Sandra walking down the aisle in the church with the collection plate in her hands a smile on her face.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Life/Hideous Kinky/EXistenZ/Goodbye Lover/Friends & Lovers (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Fill My Cup Lord
      Written by Richard Blanchard

    User reviews58

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Good black comedy
    I read all those negative comments. I rented this movie yesterday because first I couldn't decide which film I want to see. But finally I was pleasently surprised by this good comedy and by the acting of Don Johnson and mainly Ellen DeGeneres. Her detective Rita Pompano is very funny and I love her cynicism.

    This is the main reason why I vote 7 to this movie.
    helpful•8
    5
    • joe-152
    • Dec 20, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Stream Goodbye Lover on Diseny+ Hotstar
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zbogom ljubavniče
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • New Regency Productions
      • Gotham Entertainment Group
      • Lightmotive
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,940,299
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,011,175
      • Apr 18, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,940,299
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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