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Inventing the Abbotts

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler, Billy Crudup, Joaquin Phoenix, and Joanna Going in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
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Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,542
832
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    • Director
      • Pat O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Sue Miller(story)
      • Ken Hixon(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Liv Tyler
      • Jennifer Connelly
      • Joaquin Phoenix
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Pat O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Sue Miller(story)
      • Ken Hixon(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Liv Tyler
      • Jennifer Connelly
      • Joaquin Phoenix
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 79User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore

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    Inventing the Abbotts
    Trailer 1:52
    Inventing the Abbotts

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    Jennifer Connelly in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler, and Joanna Going in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler, Billy Crudup, Joaquin Phoenix, and Joanna Going in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Billy Crudup and Joaquin Phoenix in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler, Billy Crudup, Joaquin Phoenix, and Joanna Going in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Liv Tyler in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Kathy Baker, Billy Crudup, and Joaquin Phoenix in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Billy Crudup in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Liv Tyler and Pat O'Connor in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Liv Tyler and Joaquin Phoenix in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Joanna Going in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
    Billy Crudup and Joanna Going in Inventing the Abbotts (1997)

    Top cast

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    Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler
    • Pamela Abbott
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Eleanor Abbott
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Doug Holt
    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Jacey Holt
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Lloyd Abbott
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Helen Holt
    Michael Sutton
    Michael Sutton
    • Steve
    Joanna Going
    Joanna Going
    • Alice Abbott
    Barbara Williams
    Barbara Williams
    • Joan Abbott
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Peter Vanlaningham
    Nicole M. Vassallo
    • Giggling Girl #1
    Amanda Sherman
    • Giggling Girl #2
    Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy
    • Victor
    Garrett M. Brown
    Garrett M. Brown
    • Webb Crosby
    Julie Benz
    Julie Benz
    • Co-ed
    Zoe McLellan
    Zoe McLellan
    • Sandy
    David Frazier
    David Frazier
    • Ted
    Margaret Ash
    • Store Clerk
    • Director
      • Pat O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Sue Miller(story)
      • Ken Hixon(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The narrator is played by Michael Keaton in an uncredited role.
    • Goofs
      When in the movie Doug writes on the window "I love you", he writes with the finger on the glass that is covered with steam, and it looks nice, but in fact when it's cold and the windows are covered with steam, the steam is always *inside* the room, not outside.
    • Quotes

      Helen Holt: There's different kinds of love, darling. Some people you love no matter what, and others you love if the situation is right. To me, the best kind of love is the "no matter what" kind.

    • Connections
      Featured in Showbiz Today: Episode dated 1 April 1997 (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Undecided
      Written by Charles Shavers & Sid Robin
      Performed by the Ray Gelato Giants
      Courtesy of Linn Records

    User reviews79

    Review
    Top review
    Excellent, real-to-life drama in Smalltown USA
    Don't know why I didn't see of hear of this film back in 1997, but I don't remember any noise about it at all. Excellent screen play with fine characterizations by all actors; absorbing story and a true-to-life story that hits home at any time. The era was well represented by costume and settings; one of those "good little films" that get lost in the shuffle I guess. Bravo to all associated. I'll recommend it!
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    • martex34
    • Apr 21, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 愛的秘密
    • Filming locations
      • Healdsburg, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Twentieth Century Fox
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,936,344
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,301,138
      • Apr 6, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,936,344
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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