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Nebraska

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
118K
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POPULARITY
2,908
476
Bruce Dern in Nebraska (2013)
After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks heÂ’s struck it rich, and wrangles his son into taking a road trip to claim the fortune.
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An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize.An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize.An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
118K
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POPULARITY
2,908
476
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    • Director
      • Alexander Payne
    • Writer
      • Bob Nelson
    • Stars
      • Bruce Dern
      • Will Forte
      • June Squibb
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Alexander Payne
    • Writer
      • Bob Nelson
    • Stars
      • Bruce Dern
      • Will Forte
      • June Squibb
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 336User reviews
    • 447Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 29 wins & 169 nominations total

    Videos3

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:05
    Trailer #1
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip 0:56
    Exclusive Clip
    The Envelope Screening Series
    Featurette 2:33
    The Envelope Screening Series

    Photos127

    Bruce Dern and Will Forte in Nebraska (2013)
    Tim Driscoll, Will Forte, and Devin Ratray in Nebraska (2013)
    Will Forte and Angela McEwan in Nebraska (2013)
    Bruce Dern and Stacy Keach in Nebraska (2013)
    Tim Driscoll, Bob Odenkirk, Devin Ratray, and June Squibb in Nebraska (2013)
    Bruce Dern, Will Forte, and June Squibb in Nebraska (2013)
    June Squibb in Nebraska (2013)
    Will Forte in Nebraska (2013)
    Bruce Dern in Nebraska (2013)
    Bruce Dern and Will Forte in Nebraska (2013)
    Bruce Dern in Nebraska (2013)
    Bruce Dern and Will Forte in Nebraska (2013)

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    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Woody Grant
    Will Forte
    Will Forte
    • David Grant
    June Squibb
    June Squibb
    • Kate Grant
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Ross Grant
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Ed Pegram
    Mary Louise Wilson
    Mary Louise Wilson
    • Aunt Martha
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Uncle Ray
    Tim Driscoll
    Tim Driscoll
    • Bart
    Devin Ratray
    Devin Ratray
    • Cole
    Angela McEwan
    Angela McEwan
    • Peg Nagy
    Glendora Stitt
    • Aunt Betty
    Elizabeth Moore
    • Aunt Flo
    Kevin Kunkel
    Kevin Kunkel
    • Cousin Randy
    Dennis McCoig
    • Uncle Verne
    Ronald Vosta
    Ronald Vosta
    • Uncle Albert
    Missy Doty
    Missy Doty
    • Nöel
    John Reynolds
    • Bernie Bowen
    Jeffrey Yosten
    • ER Doctor
    • Director
      • Alexander Payne
    • Writer
      • Bob Nelson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bruce Dern claimed that he and Will Forte were stuck in the car for hours while filming the driving scenes because cameras were mounted on both doors. Since they were unable to take bathroom breaks between takes, Dern remarked "We found out what bottles are for."
    • Goofs
      David's Subaru Outback has its gas tank on the passenger side. When his father disappears to get a beer, David fills up the tank on the driver side.
    • Quotes

      Receptionist: Does he have Alzheimer's?

      David Grant: No, he just believes what people tell him.

      Receptionist: That's too bad.

    • Crazy credits
      The film opens with the 1960s Paramount widescreen logo.
    • Alternate versions
      Alexander Payne claimed a color version was created in an effort to appease Paramount Vantage studio executives over releasing a black and white film. Although he had no plans or intentions of ever releasing it to the public, it was shown on premium movie channel Epix as a "World Color Premiere" at 10:00 pm EST on August 10, 2014, immediately following the 8:00 pm premiere of the black and white version.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Their Pie
      (Originally from the motion picture Sweet Land (2005))

      Written by Mark Orton

      Performed by Mark Orton and Megan Orton

      Courtesy of Ali Selim

    User reviews336

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Payne's best film ever...June Squibb steals the show!
    NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL: There is a magical and profound power that is exuded from Alexander Payne's film "Nebraska." I loved just about every second of it. Written by Bob Nelson, the black-and-white dramedy takes us through the beautiful and rural Midwest showcasing opulent and lavish cinematography by Phedon Papamichael. And let's not forget the trio of stunning performances from Oscar-nominee Bruce Dern, Will Forte, and June Squibb. The film tells the story of an aging and ailing Woody (Dern) and his son David (Forte) as they venture off from Montana to Nebraska to collect a million dollar prize that Woody believes he has won.

    I've long thought that Alexander Payne was one of the more overrated writer/directors working today. Winning two Oscars for screenplay, only one of them was warranted. I merely enjoyed his film "Election" over ten years ago, couldn't find the emotional connection in "About Schmidt" and found myself perplexed by the love that poured in for "The Descendants." His Oscar-winning film "Sideways" was the only film that lived up to the promise and still retains its magic on repeated viewings. The Paramount Vantage film presents an impeccable example of Payne's directorial skills and style when they're utilized with the right material. "Nebraska" is Alexander Payne's best film, bar none. He creates an intimate setting, even when driving cross-country or walking around an abandoned home, Payne keeps the story close and the responses authentic.

    Bruce Dern is perfectly used and exquisitely raw presenting the actor's best outing of his career. As the co-anchor of the story, Dern is finally given a chance to show what Hollywood has been missing out on for over fifty years. Touchingly reserved through most of the narrative, Dern allows Woody to open up to the audience for the briefest of moments that works beautifully. It's an Oscar-worthy performance.

    Will Forte surprisingly underplays and buries his normal comedic ticks and beats that made him so successful on "Saturday Night Live." His David searches and finds many of the mysteries that embody the enigma of his alcoholic father, giving Forte an ability to connect fully with the audience. He is equally as affecting as Bruce Dern and this will hopefully lead him into more complex and audacious roles like this in the future.

    The wonderful and delightful June Squibb steals the show. Getting the film's biggest laughs and in many ways, offering herself up as the emotional pillar in many aspects of the narrative, Squibb is someone that could walk her way to an Oscar. Nelson's writing, especially in the creation of Kate, Woody's wife, is freshly executed. Say hello to one of your Supporting Actress nominees.

    Other supporting players giving their all is Stacy Keach playing a sleazy old friend of Woody's and Bob Odenkirk as David's brother Ross, who bounces well off comedian Forte in some of the film's best scenes.

    One aspect that I fell in love with was the score of Mark Orton is musical accompaniment lands precisely with every bar and in every scene. Editor Kevin Tent, who has worked on all of Payne's previous films, finally has found his groove and maintains a steady pace to tell our story. I have to admit that when I first heard that the film was going to be shot in black and white, I'm immediately thought it was going to used as a gimmick. Nearly five minutes into the movie, you can see exactly why he chose to use it. Papamichael captures the natural elements of light in several scenes, some involving a simple living room, others when we're in the car with the family. "Nebraska" is one of the year's best pictures. Something that will surely appeal to a certain demographic of the Academy. It runs as a light and comedic companion piece to Michael Haneke's "Amour." It's a film that will surely be in contention for several Academy Awards including Best Picture.
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    FAQ1

    • Why did the director decide to shot the movie in black and white?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Небраска
    • Filming locations
      • Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Vantage
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Blue Lake Media Fund
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,654,912
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $140,401
      • Nov 17, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,682,872
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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