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Sympathy for Delicious

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
2K
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Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
Trailer for Sympathy for Delicious
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  • Drama
A newly paralyzed DJ gets more than he bargained for when he seeks out the world of faith healing.A newly paralyzed DJ gets more than he bargained for when he seeks out the world of faith healing.A newly paralyzed DJ gets more than he bargained for when he seeks out the world of faith healing.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Ruffalo
  • Writer
    • Christopher Thornton
  • Stars
    • Christopher Thornton
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Laura Linney
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Ruffalo
  • Writer
    • Christopher Thornton
  • Stars
    • Christopher Thornton
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Laura Linney
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Sympathy for Delicious
    Trailer 2:11
    Sympathy for Delicious

    Photos11

    Christopher Thornton in Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Juliette Lewis, Orlando Bloom, Mark Ruffalo, Christopher Thornton, and Dov Tiefenbach at an event for Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Jon Delgado in Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Alice Diehl with Mark Ruffalo on the set of, Sympathy for Delicious
    Sympathy For Delicious, LA Premiere/Party
    Sympathy For Delicious, LA Premiere/Party
    Sympathy for Delicious (2010)

    Top cast

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    Christopher Thornton
    Christopher Thornton
    • Dean O'Dwyeras Dean O'Dwyer
    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Father Joeas Father Joe
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Nina Hogueas Nina Hogue
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Ariel Leeas Ariel Lee
    Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom
    • The Stainas The Stain
    Noah Emmerich
    Noah Emmerich
    • Rene Faubacheras Rene Faubacher
    James Karen
    James Karen
    • Father Rohnas Father Rohn
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Evangelist Carrollas Evangelist Carroll
    Robert Wisdom
    Robert Wisdom
    • Prendellas Prendell
    Dov Tiefenbach
    Dov Tiefenbach
    • Oogieas Oogie
    Niko Nicotera
    Niko Nicotera
    • Rashaas Rasha
    Deantoni Parks
    Deantoni Parks
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Stephen Mendillo
    Stephen Mendillo
    • Angry Drunk Harvas Angry Drunk Harv
    Sandra Seacat
    Sandra Seacat
    • Mrs. Matildaas Mrs. Matilda
    Daniel Escobar
    • Hectoras Hector
    Jason Hiller
    • Church Organistas Church Organist
    Tara Stewart
    • Lupus Womanas Lupus Woman
    George W. Scott
    • Jerryas Jerry
    • Director
      • Mark Ruffalo
    • Writer
      • Christopher Thornton
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Laura Linney and Noah Emmerich both starred together in The Truman Show (1998), 12 years prior.
    • Quotes

      Father Rohn: I think you were bargaining for the healing, Dean, but that is not the same thing. I think you should say hello to God.

      Dean O'Dwyer: Yeah, what if I'm pissed off at God. What if I think God's bullshit?

      Father Rohn: I would say hello first, and then tell him he's bullshit and you're pissed off.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.15 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Auberge Le Mouton Noir
      (2003)

      Performed by Do Make Say Think

      Written by Do Make Say Think

      Courtesy of Constellation Records

    User reviews23

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Beautifully crafted, cinematic drama.
    I was able to attend the premier at Sundance this year, and let me begin by saying, this movie riveted my senses. With strong performances by the cast, especially writer and star Christopher Thornton, the movie worked it's magic. I sat in awe near the front row, as Mark Ruffalo, the director, got on stage before the film began and gave a brilliant opening speech. Then the room grew dark and the movie started.

    I'm writing this from the New Frontier located on main street, Park City. Two hours after the film ended, and yet i still find it hard to clear my mind of "Sympathy for Delicious." After the film finished and the audience gave a standing ovation, Mark, Christopher, and a large portion of the crew, climbed on stage to answer our questions.

    Among the many questions answered, was the story of how it all began. Mark began by saying how he had been best friends with Christopher for the past twenty years, how they had studied together as actors in New York, and about Christopher's tragic accident seventeen years ago that rendered him a cripple. Then Christopher took the mike and told us of Mark's pressuring him into writing a movie based on his own character and experiences. This began a ten year trek to getting the film made. The numerous rewrites and financial difficulties it went through were astounding, yet they persevered and finally succeeded in making a masterpiece.

    If you haven't yet viewed this movie you're missing out on something great. Not only does it supply emotionally gripping characters but also a wholly original script. And let's not forget Mark's directing, which in itself is a powerful debut.
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    • shreke2003
    • Jan 27, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2011 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сострадание к прекрасному
    • Filming locations
      • 658 S Main St, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Corner Store Entertainment
      • Super Crispy Entertainment
      • Volume One Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,826
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,448
      • May 1, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,826
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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