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Lymelife

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
15K
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Lymelife (2008)
A portrait of American dream in 1970s Long Island, as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Jimmy Bartlett.
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9 Photos
ComedyDramaRomance

A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.

  • Director
    • Derick Martini
  • Writers
    • Derick Martini
    • Steven Martini
  • Stars
    • Rory Culkin
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Jill Hennessy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Derick Martini
    • Writers
      • Derick Martini
      • Steven Martini
    • Stars
      • Rory Culkin
      • Alec Baldwin
      • Jill Hennessy
    • 59User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Rory Culkin
    Rory Culkin
    • Scott Bartlett
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Mickey Bartlett
    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • Brenda Bartlett
    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Adrianna Bragg
    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Charlie Bragg
    Cynthia Nixon
    Cynthia Nixon
    • Melissa Bragg
    Logan Huffman
    Logan Huffman
    • Blaze Salado
    Brandon Thane Wilson
    Brandon Thane Wilson
    • Stuart
    Adam Scarimbolo
    Adam Scarimbolo
    • Todd O'Leary
    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Jimmy Bartlett
    Phillip Pennestri
    • Father Pazzo
    Louis Ruffolo Jr.
    • Bartender
    Beepers
    • Deer
    Isabella David
    • Covergirl
    • (uncredited)
    Derick Martini
    Derick Martini
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Matthew Martini
    Matthew Martini
    • Jimmy's Friend
    • (uncredited)
    Steven Martini
    Steven Martini
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Artie Pasquale
    Artie Pasquale
    • Family Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Derick Martini
    • Writers
      • Derick Martini
      • Steven Martini
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The role of Mickey Bartlett was written with Alec Baldwin in mind.
    • Goofs
      The Falklands War happened in 1982 (after the setting of the movie in the late '70s) and was fought between Great Britain and Argentina. It did not involve any American troops.
    • Quotes

      Scott Bartlett: They don't even fuck anymore.

      Jimmy Bartlett: What? How the fuck do you know that?

      Scott Bartlett: You know the rubbers under dads bed we used to use as water balloons?

      Jimmy Bartlett: Ew, yeah.

      Scott Bartlett: They haven't been there in over a year.

      Jimmy Bartlett: Okay, well first of all, that's sick to even think about and second, she's coming, so shut the fuck up.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Observe & Report/Lymelife/Hannah Montana The Movie/The Mysteries of Pittsburgh/Anvil! the Story of Anvil (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Running Out of Empty (Make Ourselves at Home)
      Written by Steven Martini

      Performed by The Spaceship Martini

      Copyright © 2008 Bartlett Films, LLC

    User reviews59

    Featured review
    7/10

    Ok family drama

    LYMELIFE kinda intrigued me for years because of the cast and the subject but was afraid that I would have hated it because it's considered a bit obscure. Yet when I saw it last September I found it ok, nothing more.

    When it begins we see Scott Bartlett (Rory Culkin) walking in the woods and risks to be shot by Charlie Bragg (Timothy Hutton) that was about to shoot a deer, and after a while Scott becomes involved with Charlie's daughter Adrianna (Emma Roberts). In the meanwhile there is an outbreak of the lyme disease that scares the town and when Charlie is diagnosed with the disease is unable to work and has to spend days doing nothing while his wife thinks he is at work and becomes more friendly towards Scott. In the meanwhile Mickey Bartlett (Alec Baldwin) will start to have something for Charlie's wife, but he will discover his mistake a bit too late...

    I liked the performances. Rory Culkin and Emma Roberts gave very believable performances, and Timothy Hutton was good as the husband who has to avenge his wife's betrayal while dealing with his illness, and in the end he succedds. Alec Baldwin was good as always, even tho I disliked what he did towards Hutton's wife.

    If there weren't too much embarassing situations the movie would have earned a higher score but, as it is, it's ok but nothing more.
    • bellino-angelo2014
    • Dec 21, 2022
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    • Release date
      • November 12, 2009 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Borelioza
    • Filming locations
      • Montclair High School - 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bartlett Films
      • Cappa Defina Productions
      • Cappa Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $421,307
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,758
      • Apr 12, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $540,403
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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