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America's Sweethearts

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 42m
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5.7/10
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John Cusack, Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, and Catherine Zeta-Jones in America's Sweethearts (2001)
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A movie publicist deals with the messy public split of his movie's co-stars while keeping reporters at bay while a reclusive director holds the film's print hostage.A movie publicist deals with the messy public split of his movie's co-stars while keeping reporters at bay while a reclusive director holds the film's print hostage.A movie publicist deals with the messy public split of his movie's co-stars while keeping reporters at bay while a reclusive director holds the film's print hostage.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
59K
YOUR RATING
    • Joe Roth
    • Billy Crystal
    • Peter Tolan
  • Stars
    • Julia Roberts
    • John Cusack
    • Billy Crystal
    • Joe Roth
    • Billy Crystal
    • Peter Tolan
  • Stars
    • Julia Roberts
    • John Cusack
    • Billy Crystal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 350User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    Billy Crystal in America's Sweethearts (2001)
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    Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    Julia Roberts in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    Catherine Zeta-Jones in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    John Cusack and Keri Lynn Pratt in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    John Cusack and Catherine Zeta-Jones in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    John Cusack and Catherine Zeta-Jones in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    John Cusack and Julia Roberts in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    John Cusack and Julia Roberts in America's Sweethearts (2001)
    John Cusack, Julia Roberts, and Catherine Zeta-Jones in America's Sweethearts (2001)

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    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Kiki Harrison
    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Eddie Thomas
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Lee Phillips
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Gwen Harrison
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Hector
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Dave Kingman
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Hal Weidmann
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Wellness Guide
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Danny Wax
    Scot Zeller
    Scot Zeller
    • Davis
    Larry King
    Larry King
    • Larry King
    Steve Pink
    Steve Pink
    • Limo Driver
    Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson
    • Dave O'Hanlon
    Eric Balfour
    Eric Balfour
    • Security Guard
    Marty Belafsky
    Marty Belafsky
    • Security Guard
    Keri Lynn Pratt
    Keri Lynn Pratt
    • Leaf
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    Maria Canals-Barrera
    • Adinah
    • (as Maria Canals)
    Charley Steiner
    Charley Steiner
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      • Billy Crystal
      • Peter Tolan
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Billy Crystal had written the part of Eddie for himself years ago, but Joe Roth persuaded Crystal to take on the role of Lee the publicist, as he felt Crystal was too old to play the part by then.
    • Goofs
      The windows of Eddie's limo are darkly tinted while driving to the hotel. After he arrives and is looking at Gwen the window is no longer tinted.
    • Quotes

      Kiki: [imitating Gwen] "Oh, Kiki, my butter has touched another food. I need new butter." "Anything you want, honey." That's the way it goes, Lee. Right? You're a publicist, you know. Anything they want, right? She's got a green dress. Looks like crap on her. Brings out the circles under her eyes, she knows it, I know it. She gave it to me. It actually looks pretty nice on me. Then she said, well, maybe she wanted it back, you know? She doesn't want it, she just doesn't want me to have it. That's the truth.

    • Alternate versions
      The first cut of the film was rated R by the MPAA. The studio removed some of the language and sexual innuendos to get their desired PG-13 rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Jurassic Park III/America's Sweethearts/Ghost World/Hedwig and the Angry Itch (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Some Hearts
      Written by Diane Warren

      Produced by Trevor Horn

      Performed by Kelly LeVeque (as Kelly LeVesque)

      Courtesy of Reprise Records

    User reviews350

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    7/10
    An OK romcom with moments of sheer brilliance
    This is a weird film, almost as if it was written by 2 different people with very different approaches to comedy. At times it's fast paced, surreal & hilarious. At other times it's more situational, down-to-earth and amusing but not really laugh-out-loud funny. "America's Sweethearts" did indeed have 2 writers (Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan), but I'm only guessing that that's the reason. Regardless, it's a good film worth watching.

    "America's Sweethearts" begins with the fast-paced-hilarious, satirical approach which had me choking in laughter. The opening is reminiscent of the classic "Hollywood Shuffle" with its merciless mockery of the film industry. But it quickly simmers down to a more laid-back, easygoing romcom with a storyline. Periodically it hits us with some of the former hilarity but only in spurts.

    John Cusack delivers a great performance as the borderline psychotic yet lovable jilted lover. Catherine Zeta-Jones is his counterpart, perhaps not as mental but every bit as memorable. Billy Crystal plays his usual wisecracking self, no need to describe that any further. Julia Roberts is the voice of reason, or the "straight man" role.

    What ensues is somewhat predictable but packs enough surprises to keep you awake. Hank Azaria's portrayal of a Spanish gigolo is hilarious (if not slightly offensive to Spanish gigolos?) and that definitely keeps the momentum going. And then Christopher Walken makes a brief appearance or two, bringing down the house.

    This is a fun movie for everyone, but in particular, entertainment industry folks and film geeks will get a real kick out of certain parts. Like "Hollywood Shuffle" or the more recent lashing of Hollywood "For Your Consideration", there are some funny inside jokes for movie buffs. But don't worry, if you watch it as a straightforward romcom it still delivers.
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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2001 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas - 101 Montelago Boulevard, Henderson, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Studios
      • Face Productions
      • Roth-Arnold Productions
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    • 1 hour 42 minutes
      • Color
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      • Dolby Digital
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