Somewhere (2010)

After withdrawing to the Chateau Marmont, a passionless Hollywood actor reexamines his life when his eleven-year-old daughter surprises him with a visit.

Director:

Sofia Coppola

Writer:

Sofia Coppola

Stars:

Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Chris Pontius

4 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Dorff	...	Johnny Marco
Chris Pontius	...	Sammy
Erin Wasson	...	Party Girl #1
Alexandra Williams	...	Party Girl #2
Nathalie Fay	...	Party Girl #3
Kristina Shannon	...	Bambi
Karissa Shannon	...	Cindy
John Prudhont	...	Chateau Patio Waiter
Ruby Corley	...	Patio Girl
Angela Lindvall	...	Blonde in Mercedes
Maryna Linchuk	...	Vampire Model
Meghan Collison	...	Vampire Model
Jessica Miller	...	Vampire Model
Elle Fanning	...	Cleo
Lala Sloatman	...	Layla

Storyline

Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice, is a stimulated man. Drinking, parties and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between jobs. He is the occasional father of a bright girl, Cleo, who may be spoiled but doesn't act it. When Cleo's mother drops her off and leaves town, Johnny brings her along for the ride, but can he fit an 11-year-old girl into his privileged lifestyle?

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Plot Keywords:

parent child relationship | estranged father | father daughter relationship | pantyhose | title directed by female | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, nudity and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sofia Coppola had to appear in The Girls Next Door: Uncover Girls (2009) in order to gain access to the Playboy Mansion and meet Kristina Shannon and Karissa Shannon, who play the stripper twins that Johnny enjoys.

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Goofs

When Johnny is leaving Los Angeles near the end of the movie, he enters northbound US101 but in one segment he passes an off ramp sign in the north end of the San Fernando Valley that says, "Los Angeles" That would be in the southbound direction.

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Quotes

Johnny Marco: Whoa! What the fuck, dude?
Ron the Masseur: Oh. Did they not tell you how I work?
Johnny Marco: No.
Ron the Masseur: I have a website that explains my technique. I feel that if my client's naked, it's just more comfortable if I meet them at the same level.
Johnny Marco: Yeah, it's - it's not for me. Thanks, though. Why don't you just pack it up.
Ron the Masseur: Alright.
Ron the Masseur: [after putting his clothes back on] S'sorry about that.
Johnny Marco: Nah, it's cool.

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Connections

References La Dolce Vita (1960)

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Soundtracks

Teddy Bear
Written by Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann
Performed by Romulo Laki (as Romulo)

User Reviews

somewhere doesn't go anywhere now, does it?

lets start off with something that I did like quite a bit about this movie: it is minimalistic and very low key. if this style of film making was combined with an intriguing story, it could make for a masterpiece. however, that is not the case here.the story about an apparently very successful actor who is desperately trying to find meaning in his life while he gets to spend some time with his 11 year old daughter has no substance whatsoever: tell me something thats not so obvious and cliché, please!!! portraying a successful but dull life is not really an excuse for a dull movie, not even for someone with the name Coppola. In a time where awards are piling up in every corner of the filmmaking industry lets just rely on common sense: "Coppola continues to surprise and amaze with her singular view of the world" is but one of the praises I found. I am sorry, but if we are talking about the same movie, the words "surprise", "amaze" and "singular view" are wrong by definition.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA UK Italy Japan

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

21 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Somewhere

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$119,086, 26 December 2010

Gross USA:

$1,785,645

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$14,788,642

Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features, Pathé Distribution, Medusa Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1