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An Invisible Sign

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
4.2K
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An Invisible Sign (2010)
A shy and withdrawn young (Alba) finds a new lease on life when she starts to teach mathematics.
Play trailer2:44
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family

Mona Gray is a 20-year-old loner who turned to math for salvation as a child after her father became ill. As an adult she now teaches the subject and helps her students through their own cri... Read allMona Gray is a 20-year-old loner who turned to math for salvation as a child after her father became ill. As an adult she now teaches the subject and helps her students through their own crises.Mona Gray is a 20-year-old loner who turned to math for salvation as a child after her father became ill. As an adult she now teaches the subject and helps her students through their own crises.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
4.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Marilyn Agrelo
  • Writers
    • Pamela Falk(screenplay)
    • Michael Ellis(screenplay)
    • Aimee Bender(book "An Invisible Sign of My Own")
  • Stars
    • Jessica Alba
    • Chris Messina
    • Sônia Braga
Top credits
  • Director
    • Marilyn Agrelo
  • Writers
    • Pamela Falk(screenplay)
    • Michael Ellis(screenplay)
    • Aimee Bender(book "An Invisible Sign of My Own")
  • Stars
    • Jessica Alba
    • Chris Messina
    • Sônia Braga
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 23Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    An Invisible Sign
    Trailer 2:44
    An Invisible Sign

    Photos14

    Jessica Alba and Chris Messina in An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba in An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba in An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)
    Jessica Alba and Chris Messina at an event for An Invisible Sign (2010)

    Top cast

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    Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba
    • Mona Grayas Mona Gray
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Ben Smithas Ben Smith
    Sônia Braga
    Sônia Braga
    • Momas Mom
    John Shea
    John Shea
    • Dadas Dad
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Mr. Jonesas Mr. Jones
    Sophie Nyweide
    Sophie Nyweide
    • Lisa Venusas Lisa Venus
    Bailee Madison
    Bailee Madison
    • Young Monaas Young Mona
    Marylouise Burke
    Marylouise Burke
    • Ms. Gelbandas Ms. Gelband
    Ashlie Atkinson
    Ashlie Atkinson
    • Lisa's Auntas Lisa's Aunt
    Crystal Bock
    Crystal Bock
    • Panida Saleswomanas Panida Saleswoman
    Mackenzie Milone
    Mackenzie Milone
    • Ann DiGannoas Ann DiGanno
    Ian Colletti
    Ian Colletti
    • Danny O'Mazzias Danny O'Mazzi
    Jake Siciliano
    Jake Siciliano
    • Elmer Gravlakias Elmer Gravlaki
    Stephanie DeBolt
    • Ellenas Ellen
    Joanna Adler
    Joanna Adler
    • Lisa's Momas Lisa's Mom
    Donovan Fowler
    • Levan Beezeas Levan Beeze
    Emerald-Angel Young
    • Rita Williamsas Rita Williams
    Daniel Pearce
    Daniel Pearce
    • Danny's Dadas Danny's Dad
    • Director
      • Marilyn Agrelo
    • Writers
      • Pamela Falk(screenplay)
      • Michael Ellis(screenplay)
      • Aimee Bender(book "An Invisible Sign of My Own")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    After her father's stroke, the offbeat Mona Gray gives up of all the things she likes expecting that her father will be better. When she is 20, her mother kicks her out and lies to her friend Ms. Gelband, a school principal, that Mona is a college graduate and qualified to teach third-grade mathematics, so the principal hires her. Once she settles in, Mona feels drawn to orphan Lisa Venus, and her odd behavior attracts the attention of teacher Ben Smith. One incident at school changes Mona's life for good. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • pigtails
    • mathematics
    • f rated
    • climbing out a window
    • coitus interruptus
    • 16 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • count on the unexpected.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material and some disturbing images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      America Ferrera was originally cast as Mona Gray, but dropped out and Jessica Alba replaced her.
    • Goofs
      When Mona is in class and puts a child in a corner by the door, she wrote two large numbers on the chalkboard and wanted the children to tell her what sign (greater or less than) to put between them. When the child made a sound to get her attention, the less-than sign is visible already written on the board, but it wasn't there when the child from the corner gave the correct answer and Mona wrote it on the board.
    • Quotes

      Ben Smith: Are you avoiding me, Ms. Gray?

      Mona Gray: I thought I dropped something out of the window.

      Ben Smith: Like what? A quadratic equation?

      Mona Gray: More like a decimal point.

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A lonely film
    This film is a strange one but i would have to rate it higher than most. The main character is a more realistic version of what someone would actually be that had insecurity issues. I really enjoyed this film because I can relate the main character and what she feels like sometimes. There aren't many films that do focus on this aspect on life in such a real way, which many of us go through. that is why i had to give it such a high rating. As well as this Jessica Alba plays a really innocent cute character, something a little different from her usual

    The film is funny, sad, inspiring, and a bit weird. If you enjoy indie films you will most probably like this. If you are lonely and have social issues you will probably like this.
    helpful•11
    4
    • themagikalman
    • Aug 21, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2011 (Latvia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • An 1nvisible Si6n
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • J2 Pictures
      • Silverwood Films
      • iDeal Partners Film Fund
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,279
    • Gross worldwide
      • $51,138
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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