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Empire Falls

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
6.6K
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Paul Newman, Helen Hunt, Ed Harris, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Dennis Farina, Aidan Quinn, and Joanne Woodward in Empire Falls (2005)
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A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.A decaying New England town is the backdrop for its unique citizens, led by unassuming restaurant manager Miles Roby.

  • Stars
    • Ed Harris
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Helen Hunt
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Ed Harris
      • Philip Seymour Hoffman
      • Helen Hunt
    • 65User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 10 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Miles Roby
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Charlie Mayne
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Janine Roby
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Max Roby
    Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    • Grace Roby
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • David Roby
    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Francine Whiting
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Walt Comeau
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Jimmy Minty
    Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons
    • Bea
    Theresa Russell
    Theresa Russell
    • Charlene
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Cindy Whiting
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Horace
    Trevor Morgan
    Trevor Morgan
    • Zack Minty
    Danielle Panabaker
    Danielle Panabaker
    • Tick Roby
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    Lou Taylor Pucci
    • John Voss
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    • Father Tom
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Father Mark
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    User reviews65

    Featured review
    8/10

    A keenly observed view of small-town Maine.

    As a recent immigrant to Maine myself and not having read the novel, I was keen to see this movie.

    Well acted and observed, with a wonderful performance by Paul Newman as the absentee patriarch, this film offers astute insight into thwarted aspirations and the dynamics of small-town USA. Ed Harris' portrayal of the proud all-American hero is excellent. The ensemble cast is well balanced and the performances real.

    An excellent story (clearly as it is based on a Pullitzer prize winning novel) with an entirely unexpected twist (perhaps not fully explored if I have to be a little critical) it was a wonderful way to spend 3.5 hours.

    Recommended to those who enjoy under-stated but 'real' movies.
    • bernard_hope
    • Sep 7, 2005
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    • Trivia
      The final on-screen acting project for Paul Newman.
    • Goofs
      When Miles and Tick are sitting at the restaurant bar, the camera cuts from the two of them to a close up. When it returns a Sprite can magically appears in front of Tick.
    • Quotes

      Tick Roby: [to Miles] This is John Voss. Uncle David said we needed a new busboy.

      David Roby: [to Miles] Take a look at Brian. He looks like a walking appetite suppressant!

      Brian: [stumbles into back kitchen area] Hey, Miles!

      Miles Roby: Brian, come here for a minute.

      [looks at Brian's infected face]

      Miles Roby: You gotta go home!

      Brian: What do you mean? I can't help it! Something bit me. I can still work.

      Miles Roby: Yeah, but people got to eat here.

      [takes Brian's busboy bin]

      Miles Roby: Go home!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Cinderella Man/Dominion: A Prequel to the Exorcist/Empire Falls/The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Long Train Runnin'
      Written by Tom Johnston
      Performed by The Doobie Brothers
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
      by arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Емпайр-фоллс
    • Filming locations
      • Augusta, Maine, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Marc Platt Productions
      • Aspetuck Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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