A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.
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Ethan Hawke
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Title: The Hottest State (2006)
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Cast
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| Mark Webber | ... | William Harding | |
| Daniel Ross Owens | ... | Young Vince (as Daniel Ross) | |
| Glen Powell | ... | John Jaegerman (as Glen Powell Jr.) | |
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Anne Clarke | ... | Young Jesse |
| Cherami Leigh | ... | Danielle | |
| Catalina Sandino Moreno | ... | Sarah | |
| Josh Zuckerman | ... | Decker | |
| Michelle Williams | ... | Samantha | |
| Jesse Harris | ... | Dave Afton | |
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Bill Dobrow | ... | Drummer |
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Jon Fowler | ... | Bassist |
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Guyora Kats | ... | Pianist / Accordian Player |
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Nick McDonnel | ... | Artsy Guy |
| Alexandra Daddario | ... | Kim (as Alexandra Daddorio) | |
| Ethan Hawke | ... | Vince | |
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A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.
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texas | actor | written and directed by cast member | gift | tenement |Taglines:
What happens when your first love is love itself?Parents Guide:
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The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2006, and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 24, 2007. It ran for 5 weeks and grossed $137,341 internationally. The film was subsequently issued on DVD in December 2007. See more »Quotes
Jesse: [to her son in the diner] Take that gorgeous sexy body outside and move it!... and here, open your present!See more »
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Featured in At the Movies: The Brave One/The Hottest State/Mr. Woodcock/In the Valley of Elah/Across the Universe (2007) See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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23 March 2007 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$8,545, 26 August 2007Gross USA:
$31,216Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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I saw this film in Venice on Saturday 2 September. I absolutely loved it!
I haven't read the book , so cannot comment on how faithful the film is, however I really enjoyed it, and it was certainly the best I saw in Venice.
The story made me really emotional. I could see myself or my friends at 20 years old and recognised a lot of emotional patterns that are typical of growing up.
The actors are all amazing. The two main characters have got a freshness and grace about them that make them beautiful to watch. Laura Linney and Ethan Hawke play the parents wonderfully.
It is a very sexy and raw film, but delicate at the same time.
For anyone who has ever fallen in love and had his heart broken for the very first time. It made me cry a lot and I thank Ethan Hawke for it!