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The Secret Lives of Dentists

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  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.5K
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The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
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  • Drama
An introspective dentist's suspicions about his wife's infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point.An introspective dentist's suspicions about his wife's infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point.An introspective dentist's suspicions about his wife's infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alan Rudolph
  • Writers
    • Jane Smiley(novella "The Age of Grief")
    • Craig Lucas(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Campbell Scott
    • Hope Davis
    • Denis Leary
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alan Rudolph
  • Writers
    • Jane Smiley(novella "The Age of Grief")
    • Craig Lucas(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Campbell Scott
    • Hope Davis
    • Denis Leary
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 85User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

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    Photos34

    Alan Rudolph and Dylan Kidd at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Dylan Kidd at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Craig Lucas, Alan Rudolph, Joyce Rudolph, and Dylan Kidd at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Craig Lucas, Joyce Rudolph, Dylan Kidd, and George VanBuskirk at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Craig Lucas at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Robin Tunney and George VanBuskirk at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Craig Lucas and George VanBuskirk at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Robin Tunney, Craig Lucas, and George VanBuskirk at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Robin Tunney and Alan Rudolph at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Robin Tunney at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Campbell Scott at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
    Campbell Scott at an event for The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)

    Top cast

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    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • David Hurst
    Hope Davis
    Hope Davis
    • Dana Hurst
    Denis Leary
    Denis Leary
    • Slater
    Robin Tunney
    Robin Tunney
    • Laura
    Peter Samuel
    • Larry
    Jon Patrick Walker
    Jon Patrick Walker
    • Mark
    Gianna Beleno
    • Lizzie Hurst
    Lydia Jordan
    Lydia Jordan
    • Stephanie Hurst
    Cassidy Hinkle
    Cassidy Hinkle
    • Leah Hurst
    Adele D'Man
    Adele D'Man
    • Carol
    Kathleen Kinhan
    • Virgin
    Sara Lerch
    • Virgin
    Lori Mirabal
    • Virgin
    Mark Ethan
    Mark Ethan
    • Conductor
    Flora Martínez
    • Female Patient
    • (as Flora Martinez)
    J. Tucker Smith
    J. Tucker Smith
    • Handsome Patient
    Kevin Carroll
    Kevin Carroll
    • Dr. Danny
    Kate Clinton
    Kate Clinton
    • Elaine
    • Director
      • Alan Rudolph
    • Writers
      • Jane Smiley(novella "The Age of Grief")
      • Craig Lucas(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lydia Jordan's debut.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the opera performance, the tympanist's arm is seen raised with a flourish. However, in the music he is heard still playing a roll, which definitely takes two hands.
    • Quotes

      Slater: Now, you should really listen to her because she is on the ball.

      Leah: Nobody asked you, ya big slimebucket!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Are We
      Written & Performed by Craig Wedren

    User reviews85

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Excellent but limited audience
    I just saw this movie last night, and I thought it was absolutely compelling. A perfect example of that rare Hollywood movie that actually uses "show and tell", instead of car chases and hit you over the head non-reality. I ached with each facial expression of anger, fear and doubt. I can see how a lot of people would not like this movie. I think because it is slow, subtle, and full of nuances, it may be more to a woman's liking. Maybe the fact that I've been married for 25 years, I can relate to the realistic portrayals. The actors were stellar, especially Campbell Scott and the three little girls that played his children. I became very attached to this family, and wanted them to stay together no matter what, which I think was the point of the movie. Marriage is not just sweetness and light or happy endings, but the making of memories good and bad,the struggles and triumphs, and the commitment it takes to making family dynamics work for the benefit of all. Quite frankly, I just can't stop thinking about this movie, which for me, is the greatest compliment of all.
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    • szerbe
    • Mar 13, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La vida secreta de un dentista
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Holedigger Films
      • Ready Made Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,707,346
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $121,769
      • Aug 3, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,764,286
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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