Begin Again (2013)

A chance encounter between a disgraced music-business executive and a young singer-songwriter, new to Manhattan, turns into a promising collaboration between the two talents.

Director:

John Carney

Writer:

John Carney

Stars:

Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Corden	...	Steve
Keira Knightley	...	Gretta
Mark Ruffalo	...	Dan
Hailee Steinfeld	...	Violet
Yasiin Bey	...	Saul
Karen Pittman	...	Business Woman
Paul Romero	...	Bartender
Catherine Keener	...	Miriam
Andrew Sellon	...	Christian Father
Ed Renninger	...	Barman (as Edward Renninger)
Eric Burton	...	Singer Songwriter #2
Adam Levine	...	Dave
Marco Assante	...	Marco
Mary Catherine Garrison	...	Jill
Jen Jacob	...	Dave's Fangirl

Storyline

Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City.

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Plot Keywords:

manhattan new york city | hare krishna | new york city | record label | song | 

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Taglines:

A Song Can Change Your Life

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 July 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Begin Again

Filming Locations:

Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$134,064, 29 June 2014

Gross USA:

$16,170,632

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$63,464,861

Company Credits

Production Co:

Exclusive Media Group, Sycamore Pictures, Apatow Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Some of the dialogue is improvised, particularly from Mark Ruffalo and James Corden.

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Goofs

At the beginning, when Dan wakes up and goes to the bathroom he puts shaving foam on the face. But in the next scene he falls on the bed and he is not shaved.

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Quotes

Dan: She's English; she's a little uptight.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dana Carvey/Hailee Steinfeld/Magic! (2014)

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Soundtracks

Step You Can't Take Back
Written by John Carney, Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois
Performed by Keira Knightley

User Reviews

Extramly underrated

This movie helped me get through a phase in a life and definitely helped me .love it yes it has its flows but whatever