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Wendy and Lucy

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
18K
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Michelle Williams and Lucy in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
Troubles besiege Wendy (Williams) during her trip from Indiana to Alaska, where she hopes to find gainful employment at a fish cannery.
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Over the summer, a series of unfortunate happening triggers a financial crisis for a young woman and she soon finds her life falling apart.Over the summer, a series of unfortunate happening triggers a financial crisis for a young woman and she soon finds her life falling apart.Over the summer, a series of unfortunate happening triggers a financial crisis for a young woman and she soon finds her life falling apart.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kelly Reichardt
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Raymond(screenplay by)
    • Kelly Reichardt(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Michelle Williams
    • Lucy
    • David Koppell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kelly Reichardt
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Raymond(screenplay by)
    • Kelly Reichardt(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Michelle Williams
    • Lucy
    • David Koppell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 132User reviews
    • 188Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 16 nominations

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    Michelle Williams and Lucy in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Michelle Williams in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Lucy in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Michelle Williams in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Michelle Williams in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Wally Dalton in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Michelle Williams in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
    Michelle Williams and Lucy in Wendy and Lucy (2008)
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    Wally Dalton and Michelle Williams in Wendy and Lucy (2008)

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    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Wendyas Wendy
    Lucy
    Lucy
    • Lucy the Dogas Lucy the Dog
    David Koppell
    • Kid by Fireas Kid by Fire
    Max Clement
    • Kid by Fireas Kid by Fire
    Sid Shanley
    • Kid by Fireas Kid by Fire
    Dave Hubner
    • Kid by Fireas Kid by Fire
    Michelle Worthey
    • Sadieas Sadie
    Will Oldham
    Will Oldham
    • Ickyas Icky
    Wally Dalton
    Wally Dalton
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    • (as Walter Dalton)
    Roger D. Faires
    • Recycler in Wheelchairas Recycler in Wheelchair
    • (as Roger Faires)
    Boggs Johnson
    • Recycling Manas Recycling Man
    Tanya Smith
    • Grocery Checkeras Grocery Checker
    Michael Brophy
    • Grocery Store Stockeras Grocery Store Stocker
    John Robinson
    John Robinson
    • Andyas Andy
    John Breen
    • Mr. Huntas Mr. Hunt
    Deneb Catalan
    Deneb Catalan
    • Male Copas Male Cop
    Skeeter Greene
    • Female Copas Female Cop
    Marilyn Faith Hickey
    • Police Administratoras Police Administrator
    • (as Marilyn Hickey)
    • Director
      • Kelly Reichardt
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Raymond(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Kelly Reichardt(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Kelly Reichardt was worried that Michelle Williams was "too pretty" to play the role. She asked Williams to go without makeup and not wash her hair for two weeks during filming.
    • Quotes

      Security Guard: You can't get a address without an address. You can't get a job without a job.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Wolverine/Ghosts of Girlfriends Past/Battle for Terra (2009)

    User reviews132

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    Top review
    8/10
    a quiet little gem.
    Man, I'm a sucker for this kind of picture. Realism. A movie about real people, in real situations, just like you and me. No frills, no fantasy, no flash. It's not that I don't like movies with these elements in them; It's that a prefer movies without them. I like Michelle Williams without the make-up - just a waif caught in a tough situation in a generic Americana setting. It looks like a small town, but I see the credits say it's Portland Oregon.

    I'm also a sucker for trains, so I loved all the train shots. Is there a symbolism to the trains? Funny how many times a forlorn train horn is heard nearby, punctuating the quiet desperation of Wendy's plight. I loved the security guy (Wally Dalton) - he shows us there's hope no matter what the situation.....there really is always someone who cares. I sure hope Wendy makes it to Alaska; she deserves to.

    For those who like this one, you'll like a similar movie I viewed just a few days previous; it has a similar pace, and feel as this one, and a storyline with a little more tension: "Frozen River". Catch it if you can.
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    • bob.gladish
    • May 24, 2009

    FAQ3

    • Is "Wendy and Lucy" based on a book?
    • Who are Wendy and Lucy?
    • Does Lucy die in the end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Train Choir
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Field Guide Films
      • Film Science
      • Glass Eye Pix
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $865,695
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,218
      • Dec 14, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,192,995
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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