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The Great New Wonderful

  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.5K
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The Great New Wonderful (2005)
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ComedyDramaRomance

The Great New Wonderful weaves five stories against the backdrop of an anxious and uncertain post-9-11 New York City.The Great New Wonderful weaves five stories against the backdrop of an anxious and uncertain post-9-11 New York City.The Great New Wonderful weaves five stories against the backdrop of an anxious and uncertain post-9-11 New York City.

  • Director
    • Danny Leiner
  • Writer
    • Sam Catlin
  • Stars
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Seth Gilliam
    • Jim Parsons
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Danny Leiner
    • Writer
      • Sam Catlin
    • Stars
      • Maggie Gyllenhaal
      • Seth Gilliam
      • Jim Parsons
    • 38User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sharat Saxena and Naseeruddin Shah in The Great New Wonderful (2005)
    Edie Falco and Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Great New Wonderful (2005)
    Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Great New Wonderful (2005)
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    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Emme Keeler
    Seth Gilliam
    Seth Gilliam
    • Clayton
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Justin
    Martha Millan
    Martha Millan
    • Alexa
    Will Arnett
    Will Arnett
    • Danny Keeler
    Nancy McDoniel
    Nancy McDoniel
    • Agnes Whitehead
    Fred Burrell
    • Wexler Whitehead
    Jillian Crane
    Jillian Crane
    • Crying Woman
    Mario Polit
    Mario Polit
    • Elvis Cedeno
    Tony Kushner
    Tony Kushner
    • Tony Kushner
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Safarah Polsky
    Finnerty Steeves
    Finnerty Steeves
    • Isabelle
    Priscilla Shanks
    • Priscilla Krindel
    Bernie McInerney
    • Duff Krindel
    Ari Graynor
    Ari Graynor
    • Lisa Krindel
    Julie Dretzin
    Julie Dretzin
    • Julie Driscoll
    Kathryn Faughnan
    • Karaoke Girl
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Allison Burbage
    • Director
      • Danny Leiner
    • Writer
      • Sam Catlin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      WILHELM SCREAM: Heard on TV.
    • Goofs
      Avi says that the Mall of America in Minneapolis is the largest mall in the world. Actually, at the time of the store, CentralWorld Mall in Thailand is larger, opening in 1990.
    • Quotes

      David: [discussing his son] I mean, deep down he's a good kid.

      Allison: He's actually a great kid.

      Mr. Peersall: No, he's actually a selfish, incorrigible monster with a heart made out of shit and splinters.

    • Connections
      References Guys and Dolls (1955)

    User reviews38

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    10/10
    done just right
    Saw this at the Tribeca Film Festival and didn't know what to expect. After all I had heard that it was a " 9-11 comedy". Nonetheless, I was REALLY impressed with how the entire movie was done. The writing and the performances were both top notch. I HIGHLY recommend this movie. It is based around 9-11 but side steps going for the jugular on the subject. All the actors were great, especially Maggie Gylenahaal and Tony Shaloub. Gim Gaffigan is also amazing. He attended the screening and jokingly told us that he was lucky Phillip Seymour Hoffman turned down his role. Too true. The movie showed just the right amount of sensitivity. Check it out.
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    • bstolove
    • Apr 29, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • New York City
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Serenade Films
      • Sly Dog Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $150,142
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $39,712
      • Jun 25, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $193,968
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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