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Levity

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6.4/10
6.5K
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Levity (2003)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ed Solomon
  • Writer
    • Ed Solomon
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Kirsten Dunst
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ed Solomon
  • Writer
    • Ed Solomon
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Kirsten Dunst
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 68User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

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    Holly Hunter in Levity (2003)
    Morgan Freeman in Levity (2003)
    Billy Bob Thornton in Levity (2003)
    Morgan Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton in Levity (2003)
    Kirsten Dunst in Levity (2003)
    Morgan Freeman in Levity (2003)
    Holly Hunter and Ed Solomon in Levity (2003)
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    Top cast

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    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Manuel Jordanas Manuel Jordan
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Miles Evansas Miles Evans
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Sofia Mellingeras Sofia Mellinger
    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Adele Easleyas Adele Easley
    Manuel Aranguiz
    Manuel Aranguiz
    • Senor Aguilaras Senor Aguilar
    Geoffrey Wigdor
    Geoffrey Wigdor
    • Abner Easleyas Abner Easley
    Luke Robertson
    Luke Robertson
    • Young Abner Easleyas Young Abner Easley
    Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood
    • Mackie Whittakeras Mackie Whittaker
    Catherine Colvey
    Catherine Colvey
    • Claire Mellingeras Claire Mellinger
    Billoah Greene
    • Donas Don
    Sadiki Burke
    • Sadikias Sadiki
    Abede Burke
    • Abedeas Abede
    Diego Abella
    • Raulas Raul
    Brent Rogers
    • Tyas Ty
    Cordell Clyde
    • Cleveas Cleve
    Fabio Lopez
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Chris D'Arienzo
    Chris D'Arienzo
    • Waffle Boyas Waffle Boy
    Gillian Ferrabee
    • Woman #1 on Parole Boardas Woman #1 on Parole Board
    • Director
      • Ed Solomon
    • Writer
      • Ed Solomon
    • 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
      Ed Solomon wrote the screenplay over twenty years.
    • Goofs
      While some have commented that Morgan Freeman's voice changes dramatically throughout the film, it is a major plot point that he is living a lie, living under an assumed identity and not particularly good at it. It is related to the theme of doing good, even though you may not be particularly good at it, nor be able to continue doing it for very long. It sounds unnatural for Morgan because it is unnatural for his character.
    • Quotes

      Miles Evans: For pay, I got a room at a hundred dollars a month, which you can work down to nothing if you'll help with cleaning.

      Manuel Jordan: What makes you think I need a room?

      Miles Evans: God told me. You're carrying your damn suitcase, man.

    • Crazy credits
      Thanks to ... Terry & Siobhan ... Cynthia, Evan and Olivia ...
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Ed Solomon (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Cool for Miles
      Performed by Johnny Hawksworth (as Johnny Hawksworth)

      Courtesy of DeWolfe Music

      By arrangement with Media Creature Music

    User reviews68

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The unpredictable results of needing forgiveness...
    A recently paroled convict, who as a teenager shot and killed a young convenience store worker, is left to find his way in society; he's offered a custodial job from a hot-tempered, streetwise pastor, and hopes to connect with the sister of his victim in order to complete the cycle of redemption--but he finds it isn't that easy. Billy Bob Thornton gives a controlled, emotional performance that comes from deep within. The film isn't quite in balance--and has some quirky, uncertain moments near the beginning that either don't ring true or just don't feel natural--but stick with it and you might find resonance in the extraordinary acting and the way the story arcs in just the right way. Terrific casting and performances, atmospheric production and locales, several amazing, emotional moments. *** from ****
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    • moonspinner55
    • Apr 16, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2003 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official website (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Раскаяние
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • StudioCanal
      • Sony Pictures Classics
      • FilmColony
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $209,695
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,599
      • Apr 6, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $723,040
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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