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How About You

Original title: How About You...
  • 20072007
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.7K
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How About You (2007)
Theatrical Trailer from Strand Releasing
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
A young British woman struggling with the direction of her life spends Christmas watching over a retirement home filled with demanding residents.A young British woman struggling with the direction of her life spends Christmas watching over a retirement home filled with demanding residents.A young British woman struggling with the direction of her life spends Christmas watching over a retirement home filled with demanding residents.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Anthony Byrne
  • Writers
    • Maeve Binchy(short story)
    • Jean Pasley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joss Ackland
    • Hayley Atwell
    • Orla Brady
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anthony Byrne
  • Writers
    • Maeve Binchy(short story)
    • Jean Pasley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joss Ackland
    • Hayley Atwell
    • Orla Brady
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 20User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
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    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Donald Vanstonas Donald Vanston
    Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell
    • Ellie Harrisas Ellie Harris
    Orla Brady
    Orla Brady
    • Kate Harrisas Kate Harris
    Kevin Flood
    • Williamas William
    Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker
    • Heather Nightingaleas Heather Nightingale
    Paschal Friel
    • Minibus Driveras Minibus Driver
    • (as Pascal Friel)
    Darragh Kelly
    • Mr Evansas Mr Evans
    Doreen Keogh
    Doreen Keogh
    • Maryas Mary
    Tim McDonnell
    • Man in Wheelchairas Man in Wheelchair
    Elizabeth Moynihan
    Elizabeth Moynihan
    • Nurse Healyas Nurse Healy
    Mick Nolan
    • Postmanas Postman
    Ryan O'Connor
    • Danas Dan
    Joan O'Hara
    • Alice Petersonas Alice Peterson
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Georgia Plattsas Georgia Platts
    Danielle Ryan
    Danielle Ryan
    • Mariaas Maria
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Hazel Nightingaleas Hazel Nightingale
    Colie Sharkey
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • Director
      • Anthony Byrne
    • Writers
      • Maeve Binchy(short story)
      • Jean Pasley(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Although they play sisters of presumably a similar age to each other, Orla Brady is twenty-one years older than Hayley Atwell.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Donald Vanston: Damned cars on the lawn. Shit.

      Heather Nightingale: That's it!

      Hazel Nightingale: I don't want to go.

      Heather Nightingale: They're trying to get rid of us before they arrived.

    • Connections
      Features Hobson's Choice (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      How About You
      Written by Burton Lane and Ralph Freed

      Performed by Bobby Darin

      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd

      Also Performed by Vanessa Redgrave

    User reviews20

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    Top review
    7/10
    solid and touching
    I really found this story touching and heart warming; every actor is confident and seems to be suitable for the setting and ambiance. Joan O'Hara's role, as Alice - a woman on the verge of death - is probably the more moving but Hayley Atwell as well is truly confident and easy going. Overall the mood and atmosphere are lighter than expected, with humor and also some energetic parts. The beauty of the countryside and an intelligent music choice add a gentle touch to the earnestness of the characters; there are also many lyrical moments and a lively ending. Nevertheless I'd say that heartfelt performances are the best of the movie.
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    • antoniotierno
    • Sep 10, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2007 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How About You...
    • Filming locations
      • Rostrevor, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Beyond Films
      • Ferndale Films
      • Head Gear Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $78,234
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,022
      • Nov 16, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $802,321
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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