An acclaimed writer, his ex-wife, and their teenaged children come to terms with the complexities of love in all its forms over the course of one tumultuous year.An acclaimed writer, his ex-wife, and their teenaged children come to terms with the complexities of love in all its forms over the course of one tumultuous year.An acclaimed writer, his ex-wife, and their teenaged children come to terms with the complexities of love in all its forms over the course of one tumultuous year.
- Director
- Writers
- Josh Boone
- Rick Bitzelberger(creative development)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Josh Boone
- Rick Bitzelberger(creative development)
- Stars
- Awards
- 2 wins
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David Carzell
- Rodneyas Rodney
- (as David Morris)
Alex ter Avest
- Beckyas Becky
- (as Alexandria Lauren ter Avest)
- Director
- Writers
- Josh Boone
- Rick Bitzelberger(creative development)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Meet the Borgens. William Borgens is an acclaimed author who hasn't written a word since his ex-wife Erica left him 3 years ago for another man. In between spying on Erica and casual romps with his married neighbour Tricia, Bill is dealing with the complexities of raising his teenage children Samantha and Rusty. Samantha is publishing her first novel and is determined to avoid love at all costs - after all she's seen what it has done to her parents. In between hook ups, she meets "nice guy" Lou who will stop at nothing to win her over. Rusty, is an aspiring fantasy writer and Stephen King aficionado, who is on a quest to gain 'life experiences'. He falls for the beautiful, but troubled Kate and gets his first taste of love and a broken heart. A tale of family, love (lost and found), and how endings can make new beginnings. There are no rewrites in life, only second chances. —Becker Film Group
- Taglines
- A story of first loves and second chances.
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for language, teen drug and alcohol use, and some sexual content
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe book Sam is reading when she gets the call from Lou is the book her dad says she stole from his library, "The World of Apples."
- GoofsElliott Smith's name is misspelled in the credits as "Elliot."
- Quotes
Rusty Borgens: I remember that it hurt. Looking at her hurt.
- ConnectionsReferences A Christmas Story (1983)
- SoundtracksSchemers
Performed by SKATERS
By arrangement with Razor & Tie Direct, LLC
Top review
Likable cast and feel good story
The fact that such a likable collection of actors and actresses is assembled should indicate this movie is worth a watch.
Although the story isn't ground breaking it's not irritating and doesn't lose steam. It's a story about a writer (Kinnear) and his family and their romantic and family relationships.
The daughter is played by Lily Collins who is very pretty and acts well. The still very beautiful Jennifer Connelly looks like she could be her mother in real life with their dark hair and thick eyebrows - good casting. Wish she would act more these days. Greg Kinnear is quite writer like with his beard but he looks a little too scruffy. Nat Wolff as the son is a bit dorky looking for such an attractive family. Liana Liberato is a bit irritating as the druggie girlfriend though. Patrick Schwarzenegger has a small role as a jerk boyfriend of Liana. Logan Lerman play's Lily's sweet boyfriend.
Everyone is kind of nice and sweet even when they aren't being nice and it's refreshing to see a movie with nice people and a watchable cast.
Although the story isn't ground breaking it's not irritating and doesn't lose steam. It's a story about a writer (Kinnear) and his family and their romantic and family relationships.
The daughter is played by Lily Collins who is very pretty and acts well. The still very beautiful Jennifer Connelly looks like she could be her mother in real life with their dark hair and thick eyebrows - good casting. Wish she would act more these days. Greg Kinnear is quite writer like with his beard but he looks a little too scruffy. Nat Wolff as the son is a bit dorky looking for such an attractive family. Liana Liberato is a bit irritating as the druggie girlfriend though. Patrick Schwarzenegger has a small role as a jerk boyfriend of Liana. Logan Lerman play's Lily's sweet boyfriend.
Everyone is kind of nice and sweet even when they aren't being nice and it's refreshing to see a movie with nice people and a watchable cast.
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- phd_travel
- Sep 19, 2013
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- L'amour malgré tout
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $81,071
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $34,967
- Jul 7, 2013
- Gross worldwide
- $977,671
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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