The Hottest State (2006)

A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.

Director:

Ethan Hawke

Writers:

Ethan Hawke (screenplay), Ethan Hawke (novel)

Stars:

Mark Webber, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Laura Linney

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Webber	...	William Harding
Daniel Ross Owens	...	Young Vince (as Daniel Ross)
Glen Powell	...	John Jaegerman (as Glen Powell Jr.)
Anne Clarke	...	Young Jesse
Cherami Leigh	...	Danielle
Catalina Sandino Moreno	...	Sarah
Josh Zuckerman	...	Decker
Michelle Williams	...	Samantha
Jesse Harris	...	Dave Afton
Bill Dobrow	...	Drummer
Jon Fowler	...	Bassist
Guyora Kats	...	Pianist / Accordian Player
Nick McDonnel	...	Artsy Guy
Alexandra Daddario	...	Kim (as Alexandra Daddorio)
Ethan Hawke	...	Vince

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

texas | actor | written and directed by cast member | gift | tenement | 

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Taglines:

What happens when your first love is love itself?

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 March 2007 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Alithinos erotas

Filming Locations:

Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,524, 26 August 2007, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$30,629, 23 September 2007

Company Credits

Production Co:

Barracuda Films, Elixir Films, Entertainment Farm (EF)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jesse: [to her son in the diner] Take that gorgeous sexy body outside and move it!... and here, open your present!

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Connections

References Paris, Texas (1984)

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Soundtracks

High On A Hill
Written by Jesse Harris
Performed by Ida

User Reviews

Must See

Fabulous movie. The dichotomy of the two characters' personalities is simply amazing. Throughout every emotion, scene, and heartache, you feel what the characters are feeling, want what they want, see what they see. The buildup to the climax of their love in Mexico is astounding and perfectly written. This is easily a cult classic, for any indie film lover. The week in Mexico just makes you want to fall in love if only for a week. I love the innocence, yet ambiguity of Sarah's character. Is she real or not?? The lead actor are PERFECT for their respective roles. This film has amazing street credibility. The only downside to this movie is that the role of Williams parents is minimalist, confusing, and rather pointless. This storyline just did not amalgamate well with the film.