Better Living Through Chemistry (2014)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 31min
- Comedy, Drama
- 14 Mar 2014 (USA)
- Movie
A strait-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy-wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder.
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| Sam Rockwell | ... |
Doug Varney
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| Olivia Wilde | ... |
Elizabeth Roberts
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| Michelle Monaghan | ... |
Kara Varney
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| Jane Fonda | ... |
Pharmacy Customer
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| Ray Liotta | ... |
Jack Roberts
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| Norbert Leo Butz | ... |
Agent Andrew Carp
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| Ben Schwartz | ... |
Noah
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| Ken Howard | ... |
Walter Bishop
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| Jenn Harris | ... |
Janet
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| Harrison Holzer | ... |
Ethan Varney
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| Peter Jacobson | ... |
Dr. Roth
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Sonnie Brown | ... |
Principal Song-Carmichael
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Ron Heneghan | ... |
Officer Willits
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| Ken Arnold | ... |
Ed
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| Tracy McMullan | ... |
Bree Bishop
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Bethany Hoffman | ... |
Miss D'Francesco
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| Wil Love | ... |
Mr. Aanenson
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Michael Shawn Montgomery | ... |
Arnold Morello
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Amanda Ellis | ... |
Young Girl
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| Regen Wilson | ... |
Brian
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| Shane Tunney | ... |
Waiter
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Richard Pelzman | ... |
Rick Scruggs
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| Lauren White | ... |
Kaye Tashman
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Griffin Hogan | ... |
David Chen
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Nasir Phillips | ... |
Wise-Ass Boy
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| Jason Glass | ... |
Hipster Teenager
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| Lee Ordeman | ... |
Local Dad
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| Doug Roberts | ... |
Bartender
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| Pete Rockwell | ... |
Old Man Cyclist
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Michael Eustace | ... |
Boy in Classroom
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Catherine Mann | ... |
Girl in Classroom
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Tommy Lee | ... |
Sensei
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| Radford Baker | ... |
Bicycle Race Spectator (uncredited)
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| Silvia Baldassini | ... |
Dinner Date (uncredited)
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| Joe Barlam | ... |
Race Fan (uncredited)
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Nora Bauer | ... |
Bike Race Supporter (uncredited)
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| Michael J. Begley | ... |
Donald Zucker (uncredited)
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Logan Bennett | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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Michael Blumenstock | ... |
Coroner (uncredited)
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Adalia Braydon | ... |
Eve (uncredited)
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Ken Bulcroft | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Maria Cecile Callier | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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Scot Cregan | ... |
Galway Bay Irish Pub Patron (uncredited)
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| Greg Crowe | ... |
Jerry Heller (uncredited)
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| Justin Curtis | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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Ali Dash | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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Alan Davis | ... |
Tour de Woodbury Spectator (uncredited)
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Ethan Dobler | ... |
Boy in Classroom (uncredited)
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Barbara Edwards | ... |
Bike Race Supporter (uncredited)
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| Brian Elder | ... |
Bike Spectator (uncredited)
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| Dave Fairbanks | ... |
Bike Race Fan (uncredited)
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| Eugenia Gonzales | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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| James A. Howard | ... |
Tourist (uncredited)
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| Donald Imm | ... |
Doctor Scrubs (uncredited)
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Taylor James | ... |
Bike Race Fan (uncredited)
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Julian Johnson | ... |
Tour de Woodbury Spectator (uncredited)
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| Jaci Jones | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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| James Judice | ... |
Bike Spectator (uncredited)
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| Michael J. Kraycik | ... |
Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
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Sunkanmi London | ... |
Bike Race Supporter (uncredited)
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Justin Mather | ... |
Bike Race Fan (uncredited)
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| Patricia Mizen | ... |
Pharmacy Shopper (uncredited)
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Anita Moore | ... |
Bike Racer (uncredited)
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| Tony Moore | ... |
Race Spectator (uncredited)
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| Kelly L. Moran | ... |
Bike Racer (uncredited)
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Christopher Morrow | ... |
Race Fan (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Mowery | ... |
Bike Race Official (uncredited)
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Peter Muggleworth | ... |
Pharmacy Patron (uncredited)
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Melissa Panos | ... |
Tour de Woodbury Fan (uncredited)
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Caleb Penrod | ... |
Hot Guy #1 (uncredited)
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Eulala Reynolds | ... |
Tour de Woodbury Fan (uncredited)
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Darla Robinson | ... |
Mrs. Morello (uncredited)
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Julisita Salcedo | ... |
Bike Race Spectator (uncredited)
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Richard Tovish | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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Jesse Williams | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Broocks Willich | ... |
Mrs. Heller (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Geoff Moore | ||
| David Posamentier | ||
Written by
| Geoff Moore | ... | (written by) & |
| David Posamentier | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Paul Brett | ... | executive producer |
| Keith Calder | ... | executive producer |
| Paul O. Davis | ... | co-producer |
| Anders Erdén | ... | executive producer (as Anders Erden) |
| Graeme Law | ... | executive producer |
| Felipe Marino | ... | producer |
| Richard Naing | ... | associate producer |
| Joe Neurauter | ... | producer |
| Kate Sharp | ... | associate producer |
| Tim Smith | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Andrew Feltenstein | ||
| John Nau | ||
Cinematography by
| Tim Suhrstedt | ||
Film Editing by
| Jonathan Alberts | ||
Editorial Department
| Karl Amdal | ... | title editor |
| Derek Drouin | ... | first assistant editor |
| Tony Dustin | ... | digital intermediate colorist: Technicolor |
| Julia Nessling-Douglas | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| George Papuashvili | ... | additional editor |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Pat Moran | ||
| Paul Schnee | ||
Production Design by
| Heidi Adams | ||
Costume Design by
| Bic Owen | ||
Makeup Department
| Satoko Ichinose | ... | hair department head |
| David Kalahiki | ... | makeup artist |
| Liz Lash | ... | makeup department head |
| Arielle Toelke | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Nathaniel Smith | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Marina Stabile | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alfred Gundry | ... | second second assistant director (as Alfred 'Fred' Gundry) |
| Cory Johnson | ... | first assistant director |
| David Vogel | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ashley Brinegar | ... | art production assistant |
| Pavel Cantu | ... | storyboard artist |
| Nico Danks | ... | art production assistant |
| Courtney Dunn | ... | props assistant |
| Christie Jehn | ... | set dressing assistant |
| Kristine Kennedy | ... | on set dresser |
| Ted Lubonovich II | ... | construction coordinator |
| Logan Parks-Eskew | ... | set dresser |
| Mike Raybould | ... | leadman |
| Nathan Shifflette | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Matt Brailey | ... | foley artist |
| Sean Fitzgerald | ... | foley artist (as William Fitzgerald) |
| Patrick Giraudi | ... | foley supervisor |
| Andy Hay | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Lorenzo Millan | ... | sound mixer |
| Reece Miller | ... | foley artist |
| Jeffrey A. Pitts | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Jesse Pomeroy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Paul Stanley | ... | adr supervisor |
| Yu-Ting Su | ... | foley mixer |
| Jake Valentine | ... | adr mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Tricia Pifer | ... | visual effects producer |
| Jason Wilson | ... | visual effects artist |
Stunts
| Ken Arnold | ... | stunts |
| Walker Babington | ... | stunt double: Sam Rockwell |
| Karen Carbone | ... | stunts |
| Rick Kain | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tanner Bayer | ... | generator operator |
| Eric Blair | ... | phantom camera coordinator |
| Troy Blischok | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jason Cleary | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jason Contino | ... | grip |
| Aaron Curtis | ... | electrician |
| William J. Gray | ... | still photographer |
| Edward Hohman | ... | key grip |
| Mike Kurec | ... | electrician |
| Joe Kurtz | ... | dolly grip |
| Damon Meledones | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Jonathan Moore | ... | grip |
| Shawn A. Mutchler | ... | second assistant camera |
| Timothy P. Reilly | ... | lighting technician |
| Jason Remeikis | ... | grip |
| Jeremy Rodriguez | ... | key grip: opening title sequence |
| Zak Seidman | ... | camera production assistant |
| Benjamin Semanoff | ... | camera operator: "a" camera / director of photography: second unit / steadicam operator |
| Wade Tyree | ... | best boy electric |
| Dave Wilkins | ... | best boy grip |
| Mike Wilson | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Rich Delia | ... | casting associate |
| Michael Fredlund | ... | casting assistant |
| Scott Philip Goergens | ... | casting associate |
| Robert Neal Marshall | ... | casting assistant |
| Pat Moran | ... | casting |
| Adam Richards | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Susan Antonelli | ... | costume supervisor |
| Kim Chewning | ... | key costumer |
| Breanne Hardwick | ... | wardrobe production assistant |
| Minerva Diann Savoy | ... | tailor |
Location Management
| Charley Armstrong | ... | location manager |
| Caprice Ericson | ... | location scout |
| Alexander Vogan | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Gabe Hilfer | ... | music supervisor |
| Dane Leon | ... | music assistant |
| Jacob Nathan | ... | music coordinator |
| Chris Newlin | ... | music editor |
| Dana Nielsen | ... | score recorded and mixed by |
Transportation Department
| Rick Cochin | ... | transportation captain |
| Richard Cox | ... | driver |
| Steven R. Guglielmetti | ... | driver |
| Shawn Hull | ... | driver |
| Tony Wisnom | ... | driver |
Other crew
| Joe Achard | ... | set production assistant |
| Noor Ahmed | ... | production legal services |
| Ric Andersen | ... | stand-in |
| Justin Begnaud | ... | completion bond representative |
| Anna Brazinova | ... | head of administration: Prescience |
| Eric Brecka | ... | production assistant |
| Sean Bredbenner | ... | Key Set Production Assistant |
| Jane Burka | ... | script supervisor |
| Jeff Currier | ... | production coordinator |
| Theresa Currier | ... | animal trainer |
| Kyle Deitz | ... | production assistant (as Kyle 'New Coke' Deitz) |
| Glenn D. Feig | ... | production legal counsel |
| Alex Foreman | ... | production assistant |
| Cynthia Garcia Walker | ... | production accountant |
| Julie Ann Garvey | ... | photo double |
| Nicholas Glekas | ... | production assistant |
| Jimmy Gribbin | ... | assistant to Mr. Rockwell / assistant to mr. rockwell |
| Ethan Hall | ... | animal trainer |
| Shannon Hunter | ... | production assistant |
| Amy Jamieson | ... | production assistant |
| Clare Kirby | ... | miscellaneous crew |
| Laurie Hunter | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Kyle Lyon | ... | production assistant |
| Tracey McCarrick | ... | miscellaneous crew |
| Allie Meyer | ... | production assistant |
| Elena Moscatt | ... | key craft services |
| Brandon Robey | ... | assistant to the directors / directors' assistant |
| Carol Rosen | ... | animal trainer |
| Omar A. Said | ... | intern (as Omar Ahmed Said) |
| Eddy Shalita | ... | stand-in (as Eddy Challita) |
| Bridget Shaw | ... | assistant to Ms. Fonda |
| Anne Sheehan | ... | miscellaneous crew |
| Amanda Wayman | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Bonnie Bernstein | ... | very special thanks |
| Bryan Bordon | ... | very special thanks |
| Blue Ivy Carter | ... | very special thanks |
| Ben Dey | ... | very special thanks |
| Jake Gerbes | ... | special thanks |
| Jacqueline Holzer | ... | very special thanks |
| Brandt Joel | ... | very special thanks |
| Ryan Nelson | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Trihn | ... | very special thanks |
| Chris Weitz | ... | very special thanks |
| Kurt Woolner | ... | very special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Big Bang Media (2014) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Entertainment One (2013) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Entertainment One (2013) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Samuel Goldwyn Films (2014) (United States) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2016) (Spain) (DVD) (BD)
- Intercontinental Video (2014) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2013) (Germany)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2013) (Germany)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- WOWOW Cinema (2016) (Japan) (tv)
- Waylen Group (2014) (Canada) (video)
Special Effects
- Technicolor (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Cineverse (camera equipment provided by)
- Cutting Edge Group (music services)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Film Finances (film completion guarantor)
- Filmtools (expendables)
- Fintage CAM (Collection Account Management)
- Hindsight Media (funding)
- Lakeshore Records (soundtrack)
- Mission Post (post-production sound services)
- Movie Movers (makeup/wardrobe trailer)
- Plus One Rentals (special thanks)
- Proper Post (post-production sound services)
- Reder & Feig (production counsel)
- Road Rebel (production travel)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A strait-laced pharmacist's uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy-wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder. Written by Occupant Films |
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| Taglines | Happiness has no formula. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jennifer Garner was originally cast as Elizabeth Roberts but had to drop out due to pregnancy. She was replaced by Olivia Wilde. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode #8.19 (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mistrust See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Jane Fonda: [narrating] You can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. And sometimes that someone is yourself. Doug Varney wasn't used to winning, but he was beginning to enjoy how it felt. Janet: Consult! See more » |
