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If I Were You

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Marcia Gay Harden and Leonor Watling in If I Were You (2012)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
When a woman tries to outwit her husband's sexy young mistress, the unexpected consequences include starring as King Lear in a very amateur production--with the mistress, an aspiring actress... Read allWhen a woman tries to outwit her husband's sexy young mistress, the unexpected consequences include starring as King Lear in a very amateur production--with the mistress, an aspiring actress, playing The Fool.When a woman tries to outwit her husband's sexy young mistress, the unexpected consequences include starring as King Lear in a very amateur production--with the mistress, an aspiring actress, playing The Fool.
IMDb RATING
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2.2K
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  • Director
    • Joan Carr-Wiggin
  • Writer
    • Joan Carr-Wiggin
  • Stars
    • Marcia Gay Harden
    • Leonor Watling
    • Joseph Kell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joan Carr-Wiggin
  • Writer
    • Joan Carr-Wiggin
  • Stars
    • Marcia Gay Harden
    • Leonor Watling
    • Joseph Kell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    If I Were You
    Trailer 2:04
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    If I Were You
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    Photos12

    Marcia Gay Harden and Leonor Watling in If I Were You (2012)
    Marcia Gay Harden and Leonor Watling in If I Were You (2012)
    Marcia Gay Harden in IF I WERE YOU
    Marcia Gay Harden in If I Were You (2012)
    Marcia Gay Harden and Leonor Watling in If I Were You (2012)
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    Marcia Gay Harden and Leonor Watling in If I Were You (2012)
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    Marcia Gay Harden in If I Were You (2012)

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    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Madelynas Madelyn
    Leonor Watling
    Leonor Watling
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Joseph Kell
    Joseph Kell
    • Paulas Paul
    Daniela Saioni
    Daniela Saioni
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Genadijs Dolganovs
    Genadijs Dolganovs
    • Store Clerkas Store Clerk
    Jessica Booker
    • Motheras Mother
    Genevieve Kang
    Genevieve Kang
    • Office Assistantas Office Assistant
    Gary Piquer
    Gary Piquer
    • Keithas Keith
    Kaitlyn Riordan
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Leon Aureus
    • Tyleras Tyler
    Jeff Elliot
    • Samas Sam
    Beatriz Yuste
    Beatriz Yuste
    • Carlaas Carla
    Vickie Papavs
    Vickie Papavs
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Rhonda Hall
    • Neighbour Elizabethas Neighbour Elizabeth
    Mairtin O'Carrigan
    • First Learas First Lear
    Michael Therriault
    Michael Therriault
    • Rainer (Director)as Rainer (Director)
    Claire Brosseau
    Claire Brosseau
    • Reganas Regan
    Bethany Jillard
    • Cordeliaas Cordelia
    • Director
      • Joan Carr-Wiggin
    • Writer
      • Joan Carr-Wiggin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joseph Kell (Paul) and Valerie Mahaffey (Lydia, who believes Paul is gay for her husband Keith) are married in real life.
    • Quotes

      Lucy: Can I ask you a favor? If I just get brain damage, do you promise to hold a pillow over my face?

    • Connections
      References Fatal Attraction (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Il Vazer Dei Bambini
      Composed, Orchestrated, and Conducted by Paolo Buonvino

    User reviews27

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    Top review
    10/10
    A troubled marriage awakens a woman's hidden desires.
    This is one of the most entertaining and downright funny films I have been privileged to watch in the past several years. Plot twists and turns come fast and are unexpected. Marcia Gay Harden leads an impeccable cast of interesting, quirky and all too human characters that include Aiden Quinn. The writing is simply exceptional. The dialog is as witty and hilarious as it comes, and come it does, non-stop. Joan-Carr Wiggin, who is both writer and director, smashes this one clean out of the park. I doubt you'll find yourself glancing at your iPhone or Blackberry during this film. This film is but another vehicle that demonstrates the versatility, cleverness, and command that a seasoned actor like Ms. Harden can bring to a role. Watching the interaction of the actors is much like watching the intricately choreographed dance numbers of a Twyla Tharp. Once this goes into general release, expect to see Marcia Gay Harden walk away with a Best Actress Oscar.
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    • allen_hahn
    • Apr 21, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Если бы я была тобой
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Paragraph Pictures
      • TallTree Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,432
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,889
      • Mar 17, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,432
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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