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Dedication

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 35m
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6.6/10
7K
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Dedication (2007)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

The romantic comedy follows a misogynistic children's book author who is forced to work closely with a female illustrator instead of his long-time collaborator and only friend.The romantic comedy follows a misogynistic children's book author who is forced to work closely with a female illustrator instead of his long-time collaborator and only friend.The romantic comedy follows a misogynistic children's book author who is forced to work closely with a female illustrator instead of his long-time collaborator and only friend.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Justin Theroux
  • Writer
    • David Bromberg
  • Stars
    • Billy Crudup
    • Mandy Moore
    • Tom Wilkinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Justin Theroux
  • Writer
    • David Bromberg
  • Stars
    • Billy Crudup
    • Mandy Moore
    • Tom Wilkinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
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  • Videos1

    Dedication
    Trailer 2:22
    Dedication

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    Martin Freeman and Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Billy Crudup in Dedication (2007)
    Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Martin Freeman and Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Martin Freeman and Mandy Moore in Dedication (2007)
    Amy Sedaris and Justin Theroux in Dedication (2007)
    Billy Crudup at an event for Dedication (2007)
    Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore at an event for Dedication (2007)

    Top cast

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    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Henry Rothas Henry Roth
    Mandy Moore
    Mandy Moore
    • Lucy Reillyas Lucy Reilly
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Rudy Holtas Rudy Holt
    Christine Taylor
    Christine Taylor
    • Allisonas Allison
    Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    • Arthur Planckas Arthur Planck
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    • Mother in Bookstoreas Mother in Bookstore
    Amy Sedaris
    Amy Sedaris
    • Cassidy's Momas Cassidy's Mom
    Cassidy Hinkle
    Cassidy Hinkle
    • Cassidyas Cassidy
    Jeremy Shamos
    Jeremy Shamos
    • Matthewas Matthew
    Christopher Fitzgerald
    Christopher Fitzgerald
    • Robinas Robin
    • (as Chris Fitzgerald)
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Carolas Carol
    Jicky Schnee
    Jicky Schnee
    • Mandy the Waitressas Mandy the Waitress
    John Ellison Conlee
    John Ellison Conlee
    • Man at Lucy'sas Man at Lucy's
    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Christopher Grey Misa
    • Abused Kidas Abused Kid
    • (as Chris Misa)
    Catherine Kellner
    Catherine Kellner
    • Abusive Momas Abusive Mom
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Don Meyersas Don Meyers
    Peter Bogdanovich
    Peter Bogdanovich
    • Roger Spadeas Roger Spade
    • Director
      • Justin Theroux
    • Writer
      • David Bromberg
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    Storyline

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    Henry Roth: obsessive-compulsive, somewhat misanthropic, a writer of children's books. His illustrator and only friend, Rudy, dies after a fabulously successful collaboration on "Marty, the Beaver." Henry is under contract to produce another Marty book for Christmas sales. His publisher, Arthur Planck, assigns penniless, lovelorn illustrator Lucy Reilly to work with Henry. She's sought by her ex-boyfriend Jeremy, who dumped her two years ago but shows up apologetic, having dedicated his new book to her. She and Henry go to a house on the shore to work. Will love bloom amid the rocks, or is Henry a bump on Lucy's road to Jeremy? Rudy's voice, from the grave, gives Henry counsel. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • book
    • illustrator
    • friend
    • children's book
    • collaboration
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • With each moment we write our story
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Justin Theroux: The lawyer on the phone.
    • Quotes

      Lucy: Stupid idiot.

    • Crazy credits
      "No corporations were harmed in the making of this movie"
    • Connections
      Features Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965)
    • Soundtracks
      Adam+Eve Connection
      Written by Christopher Cohen, John Dieterich, Satomi Matsuzaki, and Greg Saunier

      Performed by Deerhoof

      Courtesy of Kill Rock Stars

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Fantastic Debut
    I just finished watching this movie and thought I should pen down my thoughts. I would like to add a few disclaimers before recommending it.

    For viewers who expect a romantic comedy, this is not your average rom-com genre movie. And for avid movie buffs, this ain't the first attempt of its kind either. This has shades of Trust (1990), Music and Lyrics (2007), As Good as it Gets (1997) and a few others.

    But the familiarity worked for me. Also, not knowing what the movie was about did work for me too.

    Watch this if you want a romance with quirky and intelligent characterization. Considering, it is both the writer's and the director's debut feature film, it is fantastic.
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    • pankaj-kalwani-1
    • Mar 29, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2008 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Посвящение
    • Filming locations
      • Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • First Look International
      • Hart-Lunsford Pictures
      • Plum Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $92,853
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,832
      • Aug 26, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $407,511
    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
      • 1.85 : 1

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