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Lymelife

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
14K
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Lymelife (2008)
A portrait of American dream in 1970s Long Island, as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Jimmy Bartlett.
Play trailer2:40
1 Video
9 Photos
ComedyDramaRomance

A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Derick Martini
  • Writers
    • Derick Martini
    • Steven Martini
  • Stars
    • Rory Culkin
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Jill Hennessy
  • Director
    • Derick Martini
  • Writers
    • Derick Martini
    • Steven Martini
  • Stars
    • Rory Culkin
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Jill Hennessy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 153Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Lymelife
    Trailer 2:40
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    Photos9

    Alec Baldwin, Timothy Hutton, Kieran Culkin, Jill Hennessy, Rory Culkin, Cynthia Nixon, and Emma Roberts in Lymelife (2008)
    Alec Baldwin, Rory Culkin, Cynthia Nixon, and Emma Roberts in Lymelife (2008)
    Jill Hennessy and Rory Culkin in Lymelife (2008)
    Rory Culkin and Emma Roberts in Lymelife (2008)
    Lymelife (2008)
    Alec Baldwin, Jill Hennessy, and Rory Culkin in Lymelife (2008)
    Lymelife (2008)
    Premiere of "Lymelife", Jan. 17 2009 Sundance Film Festival

    Top cast

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    Rory Culkin
    Rory Culkin
    • Scott Bartlett
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Mickey Bartlett
    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • Brenda Bartlett
    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Adrianna Bragg
    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Charlie Bragg
    Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon
    • Melissa Bragg
    Logan Huffman
    Logan Huffman
    • Blaze Salado
    Brandon Thane Wilson
    Brandon Thane Wilson
    • Stuart
    Adam Scarimbolo
    Adam Scarimbolo
    • Todd O'Leary
    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Jimmy Bartlett
    Phillip Pennestri
    • Father Pazzo
    Louis Ruffolo Jr.
    • Bartender
    Beepers
    • Deer
    Isabella David
    • Covergirl
    • (uncredited)
    Derick Martini
    Derick Martini
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Matthew Martini
    Matthew Martini
    • Jimmy's Friend
    • (uncredited)
    Steven Martini
    Steven Martini
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Artie Pasquale
    Artie Pasquale
    • Family Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Derick Martini
    • Writers
      • Derick Martini
      • Steven Martini
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The role of Mickey Bartlett was written with Alec Baldwin in mind.
    • Goofs
      The Falklands War happened in 1982 (after the setting of the movie in the late '70s) and was fought between Great Britain and Argentina. It did not involve any American troops.
    • Quotes

      Scott Bartlett: They don't even fuck anymore.

      Jimmy Bartlett: What? How the fuck do you know that?

      Scott Bartlett: You know the rubbers under dads bed we used to use as water balloons?

      Jimmy Bartlett: Ew, yeah.

      Scott Bartlett: They haven't been there in over a year.

      Jimmy Bartlett: Okay, well first of all, that's sick to even think about and second, she's coming, so shut the fuck up.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Celebrated: Alec Baldwin (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Running Out of Empty (Make Ourselves at Home)
      Written by Steven Martini

      Performed by The Spaceship Martini

      Copyright © 2008 Bartlett Films, LLC

    User reviews55

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    Nicely done
    Finally, a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously while tackling some serious issues. As an American living in Canada I see the condition of my home country today and this film feels like a prelude, or a humorous set up to the state of the country today. It seems this is unintentional as the screenplay was written during better economic times, but it sure is a strange coincidence. The astute observation of how many Americans become consumed with success that failure becomes inevitable. And the story is told with a raw unpretensiousness that doesn't insult you. It unfolds in a credible fashion, parents bickering, kids flirting, a brutal revenge on a bully then turns as serious as it is funny. the line between serious drama and hilariouis humor is so finely balanced that it's almost surgically seamless. I like when a movie keeps me off balance and in Lymelife you never quite know if you're going to kicked in the stomach or laughing hysterically. According to IMDb the film was made in 22 days for 1 million dollars. This I don't believe. It just doesn't seem possible. But then again, you can argue that the time and money constraints forced some very clever film-making. I especially enjoyed the cuts to little model homes with little plastic people and the characters being seen in reflections, I'm assuming the idea is the people on screen are reflections of who we are. But I don't know because it's not really spelled out. I'm just using my imagination. I recommend seeing it for yourself. I may even go back again for one scene in particular between the great Timothy Hutton and the brilliant Alec Baldwin. their only time on screen together and it is not only the best scene in the film but one of the most memorable scenes in recent film history.

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    ex-patriot who still loves America.
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    5
    • harvkytl
    • Jun 9, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 2009 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Borelioza
    • Filming locations
      • Montclair High School - 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bartlett Films
      • Cappa Defina Productions
      • Cappa Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $421,307
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,758
      • Apr 12, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $540,403
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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