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Das Lächeln der Sterne (2008)

Nights in Rodanthe (original title)
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A doctor, who is travelling to see his estranged son, sparks with an unhappily married woman at a North Carolina inn.

Director:

George C. Wolfe

Writers:

Ann Peacock (screenplay), John Romano (screenplay) | 1 more credit »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere ... Paul
Diane Lane ... Adrienne
Christopher Meloni ... Jack
Viola Davis ... Jean
Becky Ann Baker ... Dot
Scott Glenn ... Robert Torrelson
Linda Molloy Linda Molloy ... Jill Torrelson
Pablo Schreiber ... Charlie Torrelson
Mae Whitman ... Amanda Willis
Charlie Tahan ... Danny Willis
Carolyn McCormick ... Jenny
Ted Manson ... Old Gus
Ato Essandoh ... Jean's Lover
Terri Denise Johnson Terri Denise Johnson ... Medical Resident
Jessica Lucas Jessica Lucas ... Admiring Nurse
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Adrienne Willis, a woman with her life in chaos, retreats to the tiny coastal town of Rodanthe, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. Here she hopes to find the tranquility she so desperately needs to rethink the conflicts surrounding her -- a wayward husband who has asked to come home, and a teen-aged daughter who resents her every decision. Almost as soon as Adrienne gets to Rodanthe, a major storm is forecast and a guest named Dr. Paul Flanner arrive. The only guest at the inn, Flanner is not on a weekend escape but rather is there to face his own crisis of conscience. Now, with the storm closing in, the two turn to each other for comfort and, in one magical weekend, set in motion a life-changing romance that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives... Written by Drew ToLoweJarrBar

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It's never too late for a second chance

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Drama | Romance

Certificate:

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Trivia

The original house was built too close to the beach, with an insufficient foundation. After the film crew left, the house was declared a public nuisance and condemned. Later, it was purchased, moved to a new location, and renovated to more closely match the house featured in the film. (The new owners were big fans.) See more »

Goofs

In the opening sequence Dr. Paul Flanner is shown driving north on Route 12, apparently toward Rodanthe from Raleigh. (The ocean is to his right.) And he's seen making a ferry crossing, later discussed in the dialogue, which would have been the Ocracoke-Hatteras Island ferry, south of Rodanthe. But in the same early sequence, he's seen crossing the Herbert C. Bonner bridge at Oregon Inlet, which is actually north of Rodanthe, connecting Bodie Island and Hatteras Island. In fact, the driving route between Raleigh and Rodanthe would almost certainly not include any ferry crossings, which are considerably further south than the Raleigh-Rodanthe route, and would approach Rodanthe from the north. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Paul Flanner: What keeps you safe?
Adrienne Willis: Well, you fall in love with someone, you know... and you make a family... and you become what you think you're supposed to be. And you change and you give up certain things. Then they look at what you've got left and you wish you... I don't know, you just think maybe you shouldn't have.
Dr. Paul Flanner: Don't.
Dr. Paul Flanner: Just don't do it anymore.
Adrienne Willis: ...Huh.
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Featured in At the Movies: Episode #5.38 (2008) See more »

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Come Around to My House Mama
Written by Blind Willie McTell (as Willie McTell)
Arranged by Buddy Moss
Produced by Jeanine Tesori
Performed by Katy Mitchell, Lou Castro, Marcy Brenner, Kevin Hardy, Jubal Creech, and Bob Zentz
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Good movie.
26 September 2008 | by PWNYCNYSee all my reviews

This movie is like a baseball player trying to hit a home run and gets really close to hitting one out of the park but never quite makes it. The producer of this movie is trying to convey some kind of important message to the audience and does a good job trying but succeeds only in sending bits and pieces. This movie also raises other questions: Is Hollywood still able to produce a love story that succeeds in keeping the audience's interest? Is Hollywood still able to produce a love story that is not corny? Is Hollywood still able to produce a love story that is well-acted and well-written? Amazingly, shockingly, unbelievably, after watching this movie, the answer to these questions is a qualified yes. Parts of this movie are tedious and can bring a viewer to the brink of slumber, but the movie sufficiently recovers to keep the audience at least awake if not thrilled. The story avoids corniness and the usual Hollywood contrivances that render such Hollywood movies unintentionally laughable and has an upbeat ending in what is, for Hollywood, an attempt to tell a dramatic story involving deeply emotional themes. Diane Lane's performance is outstanding. She is definitely the star of this movie. If you decide to take the time and spend the money to watch this movie, please remember that it's made in Hollywood, so don't expect profound philosophical insights, but do expect a movie that you may actually like.


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Release Date:

16 October 2008 (Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,418,454, 28 September 2008

Gross USA:

$41,850,659

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$84,375,346
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2.35 : 1
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