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Begin Again

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
154K
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Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in Begin Again (2013)
A dejected music business executive forms a bond with a young singer-songwriter new to Manhattan.
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  • Comedy
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  • Music

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

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
154K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,132
53
  • Director
    • John Carney
  • Writer
    • John Carney
  • Stars
    • Keira Knightley
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Adam Levine
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Carney
  • Writer
    • John Carney
  • Stars
    • Keira Knightley
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Adam Levine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 302User reviews
    • 296Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 18 nominations total

    Videos4

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:30
    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:35
    Trailer #2
    Exclusive Featurette
    Featurette 1:50
    Exclusive Featurette
    Begin Again - Lost Stars featuring Adam Levine
    Featurette 2:18
    Begin Again - Lost Stars featuring Adam Levine

    Photos129

    Begin Again (2013)
    Keira Knightley in Begin Again (2013)
    Mark Ruffalo and Hailee Steinfeld in Begin Again (2013)
    CeeLo Green and Mark Ruffalo in Begin Again (2013)
    James Corden and Keira Knightley in Begin Again (2013)
    Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Shannon Walsh, and Ian Brodsky in Begin Again (2013)
    Keira Knightley and Adam Levine in Begin Again (2013)
    Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in Begin Again (2013)
    John Carney in Begin Again (2013)
    Begin Again (2013)
    Begin Again (2013)
    Begin Again (2013)

    Top cast

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    Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley
    • Grettaas Gretta
    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Danas Dan
    Adam Levine
    Adam Levine
    • Daveas Dave
    Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld
    • Violetas Violet
    James Corden
    James Corden
    • Steveas Steve
    Yasiin Bey
    Yasiin Bey
    • Saulas Saul
    Karen Pittman
    Karen Pittman
    • Business Womanas Business Woman
    Paul Romero
    Paul Romero
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Catherine Keener
    Catherine Keener
    • Miriamas Miriam
    Andrew Sellon
    Andrew Sellon
    • Christian Fatheras Christian Father
    Ed Renninger
    • Barmanas Barman
    • (as Edward Renninger)
    Eric Burton
    • Singer Songwriter #2as Singer Songwriter #2
    Marco Assante
    Marco Assante
    • Marcoas Marco
    Mary Catherine Garrison
    Mary Catherine Garrison
    • Jillas Jill
    Jen Jacob
    Jen Jacob
    • Dave's Fangirlas Dave's Fangirl
    Rob Morrow
    Rob Morrow
    • CEOas CEO
    Jennifer Li Jackson
    • Mimas Mim
    • (as Jennifer Li)
    Ian Brodsky
    Ian Brodsky
    • Malcolmas Malcolm
    • Director
      • John Carney
    • Writer
      • John Carney
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    Storyline

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    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. —The Weinstein Company
    • singer
    • infidelity
    • singing
    • musician
    • hare krishna
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You're only as strong as your next move.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The apartment that is given to Gretta (Keira Knightley) and Dave (Adam Levine) in New York City is the real house of Levine and his wife, Behati Prinsloo.
    • Goofs
      When Dave Kohl wins the Music Gong and Gretta, Steve, and Dan watch the video on the laptop, the audience screams out "Levine".
    • Quotes

      Dan: You can tell a lot about a person by what's on their playlist.

      Greta: I know you can. That's what's worrying me.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Mark Ruffalo/Amanda Holden/Michael Sheen/Ed Sheeran (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Step You Can't Take Back
      Written by John Carney, Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois

      Performed by Keira Knightley

    User reviews302

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Really a pleasant surprise - delightfully not full of cheese!
    I was expecting a cheesy film. I am not into musicals so was hesitant to commit to this film, in a theatre. But, I was pleasantly surprised. I find some of Ruffalos work, like Now you see me, to be hard to sit through. I did not dislike that film, but I hated his performance. Part of it was how vapid the character was. In this film it is the opposite. He is charming, roguish, creative, and delightful to watch. Quite frankly I did not think Knightly was up to this either. Was I ever surprised. She was great. Well written, well directed, and very good overall. In these days of Hollywood losing its edge, and producing more and more low quality, derivative work, it is refreshing to see a film like this one. And I did not even need to use my earplugs. Transformer this film was not. Thankfully.
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    • Jul 11, 2014

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Can a Song Save Your Life?
    • Filming locations
      • Meatpacking District, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Exclusive Media Group
      • Sycamore Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,170,632
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $134,064
      • Jun 29, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $65,652,908
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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