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Funny Valentines

  • 19991999
  • 1h 48m
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7.3/10
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Funny Valentines (1999)
  • Drama
A woman returns to her home town to sort out her troubled marriage and finds new happiness in the rekindling of a broken friendship with her cousin.A woman returns to her home town to sort out her troubled marriage and finds new happiness in the rekindling of a broken friendship with her cousin.A woman returns to her home town to sort out her troubled marriage and finds new happiness in the rekindling of a broken friendship with her cousin.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
599
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  • Director
    • Julie Dash
  • Writers
    • J. California Cooper(short story "Funny Valentines")
    • Ron Stacker Thompson(teleplay)
    • Ashley Tyler(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Alfre Woodard
    • Loretta Devine
    • CCH Pounder
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julie Dash
  • Writers
    • J. California Cooper(short story "Funny Valentines")
    • Ron Stacker Thompson(teleplay)
    • Ashley Tyler(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Alfre Woodard
    • Loretta Devine
    • CCH Pounder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Joyce Mayas Joyce May
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Dearie B.as Dearie B.
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Ethel B.as Ethel B.
    Tom Wright
    Tom Wright
    • Dr. Thomas Holderas Dr. Thomas Holder
    Peter Jay Fernandez
    Peter Jay Fernandez
    • Dannyas Danny
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    Megalyn Echikunwoke
    • Laurenas Lauren
    Kajuana S. Marie
    Kajuana S. Marie
    • Gailas Gail
    • (as Kajuana Shuford)
    Denise Burse
    Denise Burse
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Chris Dunn
    • Eobert Earlas Eobert Earl
    • (as Christopher Dunn)
    Debra Terry
    • Mrs. Wattsas Mrs. Watts
    Von Coulter
    • Troy Wattsas Troy Watts
    Afemo Omilami
    Afemo Omilami
    • Ephraim Leeas Ephraim Lee
    Christopher Ryan Dunn
    • Robert Earlas Robert Earl
    • (as Chris Dunn)
    Ruth Beckford
    • Mrs. Colemanas Mrs. Coleman
    Saycon Sengbloh
    Saycon Sengbloh
    • Young Dearie B.as Young Dearie B.
    Kiara Tucker
    • Young Joyceas Young Joyce
    Chandler Parker
    Chandler Parker
    • Young Troy Wattsas Young Troy Watts
    Leonard McLeod
    • Lutheras Luther
    • Director
      • Julie Dash
    • Writers
      • J. California Cooper(short story "Funny Valentines")
      • Ron Stacker Thompson(teleplay)
      • Ashley Tyler(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      This second movie that featured both Alfre Woodard and Loretta Devine. Their first movie they did together was "Down In The Delta".
    • Quotes

      Joyce May: Now, I remember something I once read. Of all the treasures in the world, there is nothing more precious than giving someone a piece of your heart.

    • Connections
      References A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

    User reviews32

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    Timeless classic like Peanut Butter and Jelly
    I truly love this movie for all the values it processes. It shows the power of personal growth, family values and unconditional love. I love all the characters because they remind me of my family. A southern family with strong personalities.tied to the simple pleasures of life. I love the way Dearie B captures every season with the forgotten art of canning vegetable and fruits. These are traditions lost from our old generations and they are falling by the wayside. I love the change Joyce makes in the movie, she learns valuable lessons. I've been patiently waiting on this movie to be available on VHS or DVD because this is something that everyone needs to see.
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    • Jun 24, 2004

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Geechee Girls. Info on the work of Julie Dash
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En compañía de Daerit B.
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Black Entertainment Television (BET)
      • Chelsey Avenue Productions
      • Starz! Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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