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Forever Lulu

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Forever Lulu (2000)
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A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
33,960
4,770
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    • Director
      • John Kaye
    • Writer
      • John Kaye
    • Stars
      • Melanie Griffith
      • Patrick Swayze
      • Penelope Ann Miller
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John Kaye
    • Writer
      • John Kaye
    • Stars
      • Melanie Griffith
      • Patrick Swayze
      • Penelope Ann Miller
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    • 31User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)
    Melanie Griffith and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)
    Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)
    Melanie Griffith and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)
    Melanie Griffith, Penelope Ann Miller, Patrick Swayze, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)
    Patrick Swayze and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Forever Lulu (2000)

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    Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith
    • Lulu McAfee
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Ben Clifton
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Claire Clifton
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Martin Ellsworth
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Jerome Ellsworth
    Annie Corley
    Annie Corley
    • Millie Ellsworth
    Lee Garlington
    Lee Garlington
    • Linda Davis
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Hippie
    Ryan Bollman
    Ryan Bollman
    • Freddie
    Matthew Fairchild
    Matthew Fairchild
    • Man in Audience
    Elisa Goodman
    • Woman in Audience
    Greg Lipari
    • Book Seller
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Man - Boardner's
    Daniel Nathan Spector
    Daniel Nathan Spector
    • Clark
    Gabrielle Ashry
    • Hostess - Helena's
    David Duran
    David Duran
    • Bar Tender - Helena's
    Sarah Dale
    • Punk Girl
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
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    • Director
      • John Kaye
    • Writer
      • John Kaye
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alec Baldwin was offered the role of Ben Clifton.
    • Goofs
      In the swimming pool at the hotel, Lulu is naked in the long shot, but when she goes to talk to Ben, she wears a top.
    • Connections
      Features The Hustler (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      Hound Dog Man
      Performed by Lonnie Mack

    User reviews31

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    Top review
    6/10
    Worth it only for Melanie Griffith's performance
    Along for the Ride (or "Forever Lulu") is not a special film by any means. It's quite average like most films it has its moments. The only really surprising thing about it is how powerful the source music is at the end. Other than that the plot is pretty much predictable. Melanie Griffith does an absolutely amazing job in this film yet again and if you're a fan of hers its the only reason to see this film. Penelope Ann Miller is also quite good in a supporting part. If you have some time to kill this ain't bad.
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    • ColeSear
    • Jan 28, 2002

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Along for the Ride
    • Filming locations
      • Palmdale, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinelulu Internationale Filmproduktiongesellshaft mbH and Co. 1 Beteilegung KG
      • Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG
      • Green Moon Productions
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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