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.
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- Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 29 wins & 164 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Woody Grant
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| Will Forte | ... |
David Grant
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| June Squibb | ... |
Kate Grant
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| Bob Odenkirk | ... |
Ross Grant
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| Stacy Keach | ... |
Ed Pegram
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| Mary Louise Wilson | ... |
Aunt Martha
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| Rance Howard | ... |
Uncle Ray
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Tim Driscoll | ... |
Bart
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| Devin Ratray | ... |
Cole
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| Angela McEwan | ... |
Peg Nagy
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Glendora Stitt | ... |
Aunt Betty
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Elizabeth Moore | ... |
Aunt Flo
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Kevin Kunkel | ... |
Cousin Randy
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Dennis McCoig | ... |
Uncle Verne
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| Ronald Vosta | ... |
Uncle Albert
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| Missy Doty | ... |
Nöel
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John Reynolds | ... |
Bernie Bowen
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Jeffrey Yosten | ... |
ER Doctor
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Neal Freudenburg | ... |
George Westendorf
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Eula Freudenburg | ... |
Jean Westendorf
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Ray Stevens | ... |
Dale Slaasted
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Lois Nemec | ... |
Kathy Slaasted
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Francisco Mendez | ... |
Mechanic
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Jose Munoz | ... |
Mechanic
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Catherine Rae Schutz | ... |
Bartender
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Terry Kotrous | ... |
Sheriff
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Dennis McCave | ... |
Sheriff
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Rachel Lynn Liester | ... |
Waitress
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| Melinda Simonsen | ... |
Receptionist
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| Noah Matteo | ... |
Cub Photographer
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Scott Goodman | ... |
Mark
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Colleen O'Doherty | ... |
Janice
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Sherry Ristow | ... |
Karaoke Singer
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Roger Stuckwisch | ... |
Karaoke Singer
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| Franklin Dennis Jones | ... |
Uncle Cecil
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Jason Speidel | ... |
Appliance Store Employee
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Bob Knollenberg | ... |
Used Car Salesman
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Robert Dach | ... |
Bar Patron
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Sherry Ferris | ... |
Bar Patron
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Joel Janecek | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Bob Nelson | ... |
Applauding Karaoke Patron (uncredited)
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| Anthony G. Schmidt | ... |
Biker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alexander Payne | ||
Written by
| Bob Nelson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Albert Berger | ... | producer |
| Doug Mankoff | ... | executive producer |
| George Parra | ... | executive producer |
| Neil Tabatznik | ... | executive producer |
| Julie M. Thompson | ... | executive producer |
| Ron Yerxa | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mark Orton | ||
Cinematography by
| Phedon Papamichael | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Kevin Tent | ||
Editorial Department
| Brian Bautista | ... | apprentice editor |
| Marisa Clayton | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Mindy Elliott | ... | assistant editor |
| Nicholas Hasson | ... | additional digital film colorist (as Nicolas Hasson) |
| Jeremy-Voissem | ... | colorist: dailies (as Jeremy Voissom) |
| Skip Kimball | ... | senior digital film colorist |
| Josh Land | ... | post-production assistant |
| Ladd Lanford | ... | project manager |
| Mato | ... | film timer (as Mato Der Avanessian) |
| Jim Passon | ... | film timer |
| Mark Sahagun | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Denise Woodgerd | ... | dailies supervisor |
| Caitlin Atherton | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Sheryl Benko | ... | post production (uncredited) |
| Laura G. Chirinos | ... | digital intermediate assistant producer (uncredited) |
| Chris Van Duyn | ... | post production: dailies operations-Technicolor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| John Jackson | ||
Production Design by
| J. Dennis Washington | ... | (as Dennis Washington) |
Art Direction by
| Sandy Veneziano | ||
Set Decoration by
| Beauchamp Fontaine | ||
Costume Design by
| Wendy Chuck | ||
Makeup Department
| Robin Fredriksz | ... | makeup department head |
| Waldo Sanchez | ... | hair department head |
| Melanie Smith | ... | hair stylist |
| Jay Wejebe | ... | makeup artist |
| Gary Archer | ... | dental prosthetics (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Mads Hansen | ... | unit production manager |
| Rick Reynolds | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Betsy Megel | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
| Valerie Flueger Veras | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Scott August | ... | second assistant director |
| Gregory S. Carr | ... | second second assistant director |
| George Parra | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Greg Berger | ... | construction foreperson |
| Gail Briant | ... | on-set scenic (as P. Gail Briant) |
| Jon J. Bush | ... | lead person (as Jon Bush) |
| Nathan Carlson | ... | graphic artist |
| Wes Clowers | ... | construction coordinator |
| Chad R. Davis | ... | on-set dresser |
| Lora Davis | ... | set dresser (as Lora D. Davis) |
| Mark Hanks | ... | set dresser |
| Billy 'Jilly Bones' Jones | ... | lead scenic (as Billy Jones) |
| Elle L. Lynch | ... | buyer (as Elle Lien) |
| Joey Lynch | ... | set dresser |
| Tom Miller | ... | assistant property master (as Thomas Miller) |
| Ahna Packard | ... | set designer |
| Hope M. Parrish | ... | property master |
| Jessica Ripka | ... | art department coordinator |
| Greg Rohde | ... | set dresser (as Gregory S. Rohde) |
| Ember Soberman | ... | on-set painter |
| Christopher L. Williamson | ... | set dresser |
| Carole Zacek | ... | set dresser (as Carole Marie Zacek) |
| Jeff Cronin | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bryan Arenas | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| David Bach | ... | adr supervisor / dialogue supervisor |
| Jason Patrick Collins | ... | cable person (as Jay Collins) |
| Scott Curtis | ... | foley mixer |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jonathan Fuh | ... | boom operator |
| Frank Gaeta | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / sound supervisor |
| José Antonio García | ... | sound mixer (as Jose Antontio Garcia) |
| Joe Iemola | ... | sound editor |
| Dawn Lunsford | ... | foley artist |
| Jared Marshack | ... | sound mix technician |
| Alicia Stevenson | ... | foley artist |
| Tim McKeown | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Brian Bautista | ... | visual effects artist |
| Lawson Deming | ... | visual effects supervisor: Barnstorm VFX |
| Paula Deming | ... | compositor: Barnstorm VFX (as Paula Schmitt) |
| Scott Dougherty | ... | executive producer: Furious FX |
| Cory Jamieson | ... | visual effects producer: Barnstorm VFX |
| David Lingenfelser | ... | executive visual effects supervisor: Furious FX |
| Sean O'Connor | ... | compositor: Furious FX |
| Bill Parker | ... | compositor: Barnstorm VFX |
| John Ross | ... | compositor: Barnstorm VFX |
| Jennifer Van Horn | ... | coordinator: Barnstorm VFX |
| Erika Abrams | ... | visual effects producer: Furious FX (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Danny Epper | ... | stunts (as Dan Epper) |
| Chuck Hosack | ... | stunts |
| Carrick O'Quinn | ... | stunts |
| Jim Palmer | ... | stunts (as James Palmer) |
| Craig Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Erik Rondell | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Anthony G. Schmidt | ... | stunts (as Anthony Schmidt) |
| Tim Sitarz | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dennis Buffum | ... | grip |
| Nathan Buffum | ... | grip (as Nate Buffum) |
| Kevin Cowan | ... | electrician |
| Lonny Danler | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Charles Ehrlinger | ... | first company rigging grip |
| Geoff Ernst | ... | electrician (as Geoffrey Ernst) |
| Rod Farley | ... | second company grip (as Roderick G. Farley) |
| Ray Garcia | ... | first company grip |
| Hilton Garrett | ... | grip (as Hilton C. Garrett III) |
| Erik F. Hill | ... | grip |
| Jake Hossfeld | ... | electrician |
| David Luckenbach | ... | steadicam operator |
| Martin Moody | ... | second assistant photographer |
| David Pearlberg | ... | dolly grip |
| Radan Popovic | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Jeff Porter | ... | first assistant photographer |
| Tari Segal | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Anthony 'Spike' Simms | ... | chief rigging electrician (as A. Spike Simms) |
| Scott Sprague | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Rafael E. Sánchez | ... | chief lighting technician (as Rachel E. Sanchez) |
| Chris Weigand | ... | electrician |
| Merie Weismiller Wallace | ... | still photographer |
| Steve Wolpa | ... | second assistant photographer |
| Harry Zimmerman | ... | first assistant photographer: "b" camera |
| Nate Selee | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lindsay Trapnell | ... | casting assistant |
| Topher Harless | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Andy Kleiman | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
| Yesi Ramirez | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
| Judith Sunga | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Andy Anderson | ... | costumer |
| Jeannine Bourdaghs | ... | costume supervisor |
| Ruth Ciemnoczolowski | ... | seamstress |
| Megan Klimkos | ... | costumer |
| Margaret Robbs | ... | key set costumer |
| Serena Duffin | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Carole Zacek | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Tina Zepeda | ... | additional costume production assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Todd Feaser | ... | assistant location manager |
| Anne Gauer | ... | assistant location manager (as Anne Ryan Gauer) |
| John Latenser V | ... | location manager |
| Kendra Liedle | ... | assistant location manager |
| Jamie Vesay | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Ara Anderson | ... | musician: trumpet |
| Robert Burger | ... | musician: accordion (as Rob Burger) |
| Jesse Emerson | ... | assistant to music score mixer |
| Richard Ford | ... | executive music producer |
| Ben Goldberg | ... | musician: clarinets |
| Tom Hardisty | ... | music score recordist |
| Carla Kihlstedt | ... | musician: violin, stroh violin |
| Mike Moore | ... | music score recordist |
| Mark Orton | ... | music score mixer / musician: plucked strings, antiques |
| Megan Orton | ... | musician: violin |
| Bryan Pezzone | ... | musician: piano |
| Ryan Robinson | ... | scoring technical support engineer |
| Peter Rotter | ... | music contractor |
| Denise Carver | ... | music clearances (uncredited) |
| Richard Ford | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rebecca Robertson | ... | script supervisor (as Rebecca Robertson-Szwaja) |
| Michelle Dunton | ... | script research (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Gary Edelman | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Phil Helman | ... | transportation captain |
| Don Poole | ... | transportation captain |
| Tom Rebber | ... | picture car coordinator (as Thomas W. Rebber) |
| Billy Scoles | ... | transportation captain |
| Teresa Seina | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
| Ken Farnell | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
| Gracie Klein | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Chris Musick | ... | driver: honeywagon (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Steve Abariotes | ... | production consultant (as Stephen Abariotes) |
| Mario Aguirre | ... | craft service |
| Deidre Backs | ... | factotum |
| Jody Beaudin | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Emily Bensinger | ... | production assistant |
| Kimberly K. Bilstein | ... | accounting clerk |
| Shiladitya Bora | ... | distribution: India |
| Debra Burgess | ... | payroll accountant (as Debra M. Burgess) |
| Alejandro Cordero Jr. | ... | craft service (as Alejandro Cordero) |
| Anthony Davis | ... | preview projection supervisor |
| Louise DeCordoba | ... | production accountant |
| Alexis Dvorak | ... | production assistant |
| Wes Ford | ... | production secretary |
| Boon Fox | ... | assistant: Messrs. Albert Berger & Ron Yerxa |
| Shannon Gauer | ... | production assistant |
| Wendy Guerrero | ... | assistant: Mr. Bruce Dern |
| Alice Gledhill Hall | ... | press: international |
| Elias Heartnet | ... | production assistant |
| Jacob Heger | ... | production assistant |
| Jimmy Helm | ... | production assistant |
| Rudy Jansen | ... | production assistant |
| Jude Jensen | ... | clip researcher and clearances (as Jude Jansen) |
| Philip Joncas | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Mason Kenton | ... | production assistant |
| Chelsea Krant | ... | assistant: Mr. George Parra |
| Eric Ladd | ... | titles |
| Jason Mahoney | ... | medic |
| Greta Methot | ... | production assistant |
| Anton Muetz | ... | craft service |
| Anna Musso | ... | assistant: Mr. Alexander Payne |
| Kevin O'Leary | ... | medic |
| Nikola Rudela | ... | craft service |
| Benito Sanchez | ... | production assistant |
| William H. Stewart Sr. | ... | manager of production safety |
| Sonia V. Torres | ... | production assistant |
| Tessa Wedberg | ... | production secretary (as Tessa V. Wedberg) |
| Eric Scott Williamson | ... | production assistant (as Eric Williamson) |
| Jeff Winn | ... | craft service |
| Sandra L. Yeary | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Jason Zorigian | ... | production coordinator |
| Nick Corbett | ... | digital cinema mastering manager (uncredited) |
| Colby Leopard | ... | manager, marketing, publicity and distribution (uncredited) |
| Heidi Schwend | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Adam M. Stone | ... | product placement coordinator (uncredited) |
| Cat Stone | ... | product placement coordinator (uncredited) |
| Matt Thompson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Daniel Villagomez | ... | credits administrator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Tommy Ardolino | ... | special thanks |
| Laurie Richards | ... | the producers thank: Nebraska Film Commission |
Production Companies
- Paramount Vantage (presents)
- FilmNation Entertainment (in association with)
- Blue Lake Media Fund (in association with)
- Echo Lake Entertainment (in association with)
- Bona Fide Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Distributors
- Paramount Vantage (2013) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures UK (2013) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (2013) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing Mexico (2014) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) (2013) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2014) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Captive Cinema Distribution (2014) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Cinéart (2014) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Cinéart (2014) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (2014) (France) (theatrical)
- Golden Scene (2014) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- InterComFilm (2014) (Romania) (theatrical)
- Lev Cinemas (2014) (Israel) (theatrical)
- Longride (2014) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Lucky Red (2014) (Italy) (theatrical)
- PVR Pictures (2014) (India) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures Germany (2014) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Pinema (2014) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Shaw Organisation (2014) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing Argentina (2014) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2014) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2014) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2014) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (2014) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2014) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Vértigo Films (2014) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Finland (2014) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Walt Disney Studios Sony Pictures Releasing (WDSSPR) (2014) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2014) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2014) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Twin Pics (2014) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Twin Pics (2014) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic (2014) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Zon Audiovisuais (2014) (Portugal)
- Film1 (2015) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Kutonen (2016) (Finland) (tv)
- Rai 3 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO) (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (NPO2)
- Canvas (2017) (Belgium) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2021) (Finland) (tv)
- ETV 2 (2018) (Estonia) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Barnstorm VFX (visual effects)
- Furious FX (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Tony's Catering (catering)
- Sound for Film (sound editorial)
- Audio Head Post (re-recording)
- Technicolor (digital intermediate)
- Stone Management (product placement)
- Dead Aunt Thelma's Studio (music score recording)
- Eastwood Scoring Stage (music score recording)
- Camp Watertown Studios (music score mixing)
- iTunes (soundtrack)
- Discovery Access (courtesy: Hillbilly Handfishin')
- ABC Signature (courtesy: Golden Girls)
- Califon Productions (courtesy: Wheel of Fortune)
- Nebraska Film Commission Office (the producers thank)
- Faith Regional Health Services (the producers thank)
- John Ashley's Stardust Motel (the producers thank)
- Nebraska Central Railroad (the producers thank)
- Montana Department of Revenue (the producers thank)
- The National Park Service (the producers thank)
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial (the producers thank)
- Norfolk Area Film Commission (the producers thank)
- Sheriff's Department of Madison Country, Illinois (the producers thank)
- Hooper Police Department, Nebraska (the producers thank)
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development (the producers thank)
- Nebraska State Patrol (the producers thank)
- Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office (the producers thank)
- The City of Billings, Montana (the producers thank)
- Montana Film Office (the producers thank)
- Nebraska Film Office (the producers thank)
- Wyoming Film Office (the producers thank)
- Norfolk Area Economic Development Council (the producers thank)
- Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau (the producers thank)
- Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce (the producers thank)
- Norfolk Economic Development council (the producers thank)
- City of Plainview, Nebraska (the producers thank)
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (stabilized remote camera systems)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Filmtools (expendables)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Intelligent Media (international monitoring agency)
- Milan Records (soundtrack)
- Movie Movers (star trailers)
- Movie Movers (transportation)
- Pacific Ocean Post (Avid HD editing equipment)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
- Transportation Resources (transportation equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
"NEBRASKA" is a father-and-son road trip, from Billings, Montana to Lincoln, Nebraska that gets waylaid at a small town in central Nebraska, where the father grew up and has scores to settle. Told with deadpan humor and a unique visual style, it's ultimately the story of a son trying to get through to a father he doesn't understand. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Life's not about winning or losing. It's about how you get there in the end. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,552,426, 17 Sep 2014 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $24,773,560 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Alexander Payne's first experience shooting in black and white, with digital cameras and anamorphic lenses. Paramount initially balked at Payne's choice to shoot in black and white, but relented when previews yielded positive feedback. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cannes Film Festival 2013 (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Their Pie See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The film opens with the 1960s Paramount widescreen logo. See more » |
| Quotes |
Receptionist:
Does he have Alzheimer's? David Grant: No, he just believes what people tell him. Receptionist: That's too bad. See more » |