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One Hour Photo

  • 20022002
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
123K
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Robin Williams in One Hour Photo (2002)
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  • Drama
  • Thriller
A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,783
613
  • Director
    • Mark Romanek
  • Writer
    • Mark Romanek
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Connie Nielsen
    • Michael Vartan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Romanek
  • Writer
    • Mark Romanek
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Connie Nielsen
    • Michael Vartan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 653User reviews
    • 193Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos2

    One Hour Photo
    Trailer 0:34
    One Hour Photo
    One Hour Photo
    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos137

    Robin Williams and Connie Nielsen in One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams in One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams and Connie Nielsen in One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams in One Hour Photo (2002)
    Connie Nielsen, Dylan Smith, and Michael Vartan in One Hour Photo (2002)
    On the set of One Hour Photo
    Mark Romanek in One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams at an event for One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams at an event for One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams at an event for One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams at an event for One Hour Photo (2002)
    Robin Williams at an event for One Hour Photo (2002)

    Top cast

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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Seymour Parrish
    Connie Nielsen
    Connie Nielsen
    • Nina Yorkin
    Michael Vartan
    Michael Vartan
    • Will Yorkin
    Dylan Smith
    Dylan Smith
    • Jakob Yorkin
    Erin Daniels
    Erin Daniels
    • Maya Burson
    Paul Kim Jr.
    Paul Kim Jr.
    • Yoshi Araki
    • (as Paul Hansen Kim)
    Lee Garlington
    Lee Garlington
    • Waitress
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Bill Owens
    Marion Calvert
    • Mrs. Von Unwerth
    David Moreland
    David Moreland
    • Mr. Siskind
    Shaun P. O'Hagan
    • Young Father
    Jim Rash
    Jim Rash
    • Amateur Porn Guy
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Repairman
    Dave Engfer
    • Sav-Mart Clerk
    Jimmy Shubert
    Jimmy Shubert
    • Soccer Coach
    Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle
    • Det. James Van Der Zee
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Det. Paul Outerbridge
    Andy Rolfes
    Andy Rolfes
    • Officer Lyon
    • (as Andrew A. Rolfes)
    • Director
      • Mark Romanek
    • Writer
      • Mark Romanek
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Robin Williams overheard viewers say that they forgot it was Williams in the lead role 15 minutes into the film. An observation that made Williams proud.
    • Goofs
      Red light is added by the filmmakers to show the film moving through the developing machine. Color film is sensitive to all light, therefore all of that film would be fogged. Red light is only used for black and white paper print developing.
    • Quotes

      Sy Parrish: And if these pictures have anything important to say to future generations, it's this: I was here. I existed. I was young, I was happy, and someone cared enough about me in this world to take my picture.

    • Alternate versions
      An early cut of the film had several differences than the theatrical version.
      • The opening Fox Searchlight logo briefly becomes a negative image as it fades out. This is obviously a reference to picture negatives.
      • An alternate prologue before the main titles featured a narration by Williams on the red eye effect in human's and animals, while a photo of a family with red eyes, footage of animals with this effect and video of what's happening in the eye when this happens.
      • There was also a scene near the end where a police detective reviews the pictures Sy took of Will & Maya at the hotel. In the theatrical version these photos were never shown and it was left in question whether they were actually taken.
      • The argument between Sy and the photo machine repair guy was extended.
    • Connections
      Featured in Anatomy of a Scene: One Hour Photo (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Coming Home
      Written by William Aura, Craig Dobbin and Alain Eskinasi

      Performed by 3rd Force

      Courtesy of Higher Octave Music

    User reviews653

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    I sincerely enjoyed this film
    One Hour Photo is a film of supreme caliber. The film is powered by the haunting, chilling, silencing, and above all-genius performance by Robin Williams. But the rather extraordinary thing is that it is not Robin Williams on the screen, it's Sy Parish (the character's name). Robin Williams fades away from our senses and slips into the ever so sweet and innocent yet psychotic role of a supermarket's photo developer. The films script is only accented by Williams, at times, restrained performance. Williams ignites on the screen and burns till the last frame, and you are unable to take your eyes off him. As I mentioned the film is subliminily written as well as directed. Though being Romanek's first, I certainly don't think this is a bad start. Romanek's direction adds to the on-going tension throughout the film. More affecting is Williams' delightful calmness. Trying to hold himself in becomes more troublesome for both Williams and his character as the story develops. Yet through the calm eyes of an innocent blaze the fires of hatred and intensity, which could very well sum up Williams' performance. The film does have some disturbing images as well. Yet they are not really strong enough for you to get up from your seat and leave yet rather the opposite. Williams' contribution as well as guidance towards the actions and scenes of peril compell as well as amaze you towards both the performance and film itself. Williams' shocking contribution to the screen is enough to make you cry, scream, and yell in your seat. Because the origins of the character are bittersweet just like own known Williams, leads to a crazed and psychotic breakdown. It's as if watching our own funny and beloved Robin fail us. Though the truth could not be any further, Williams but succeeds in the art of acting, creating an achievement in the field. Creating a landmark. Writing his/its own chapter. I guarantee that this film will be required study material in acting classes for now on. In conclusion: definitely one of the best of 2002.
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    • ihaveabigrick
    • Jan 27, 2003

    FAQ5

    • What is One Hour Photo about?
    • Who's taking the pictures when the entire Yorkin family is in the shot?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Baskı
    • Filming locations
      • Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Catch 23 Entertainment
      • Killer Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,597,131
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $321,515
      • Aug 25, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,223,306
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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