A Home at the End of the World (2004)

A boy who has experienced many losses in his life grows to manhood and enters into a love triangle with a woman and his boyhood friend.

Director:

Michael Mayer

Writers:

Michael Cunningham (novel), Michael Cunningham (screenplay)

Stars:

Colin Farrell, Dallas Roberts, Robin Wright

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andrew Chalmers	...	Bobby Morrow (1967)
Ryan Donowho	...	Carlton Morrow
Asia Vieira	...	Emily
Quancetia Hamilton	...	Dancing Party Guest
Jeff J.J. Authors	...	Frank (as Jeffrey Authors)
Lisa Merchant	...	Frank's Date
Ron Lea	...	Burt Morrow
Erik Smith	...	Bobby Morrow (1974)
Harris Allan	...	Jonathan Glover (1974)
Matt Frewer	...	Ned Glover
Sissy Spacek	...	Alice Glover
Colin Farrell	...	Bobby Morrow (1982)
Dallas Roberts	...	Jonathan Glover (1982)
Robin Wright	...	Clare (as Robin Wright Penn)
Shawn Roberts	...	Club Boy

Storyline

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Hours" comes a story that chronicles a dozen years in the lives of two best friends who couldn't be more different. From suburban Cleveland in the 60s, to New York City in the 80s, where they meet an older woman, the film charts a journey of trials, triumphs, loves and losses. Now the question is: can they navigate the unusual triangle they've created and hold their friendship together?

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | gay | hugging | hand job | long hair | 

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Taglines:

Family can be whatever you want it to be.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong drug content, sexuality, nudity, language and a disturbing accident

Did You Know?

Trivia

Around 50 minutes, Johnny walks next to a long (old) brick wall. This is Old St. Patrick's Cathedral on Mott Street in "Nolita" (just above "Little Italy") in Lower Manhattan. The graveyard is extremely old, and many films have been made here.

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Goofs

In the scene where Alice is showing Bobby Morrow 1974 how to make a pie, she calls him Billy.

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Quotes

[first lines]
[Emily is having sex with Carlton and sees Bobby in the doorway]
Emily: Oh my god!
Carlton Morrow: Come on, Em, Bobby doesn't care!
Emily: I care!
Carlton Morrow: Just relax!
Emily: Kiss my ass!

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Connections

Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: Colin Farrell/Rachel Weisz/Dawn French/Chris O'Dowd/Rod Stewart (2015)

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Soundtracks

Look Out Cleveland
Written by Robbie Robertson
Performed by The Band
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & TV Music

User Reviews

Oscar for Colin

I'm not sure if I just saw the same movie as some of the other reviewers on here. I would include this film as one of the best of 2004 (so far) along with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Garden State, Spartan, and Kill Bill Vol 2. Colin Farrell's character, Bobby Morrow is one of the most fascinating people I've seen in the movies for some time. I hope his performance (and this film) are given the recognition they deserve. The rest of the performances are excellent as well. The screenplay and the direction are also very good, too. The story isn't something that we haven't seen on film before, but the characters and the way the film unfolds isn't your standard fare. Don't listen to the detractors, see this film.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 2004 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

A Home at the End of the World

Filming Locations:

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$64,728, 25 July 2004

Gross USA:

$1,029,872

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,644,653

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hart Sharp Entertainment, John Wells Productions, Killer Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1