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Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
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4 April 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Love no matter what moreUser Comments:
Excellent, real-to-life drama in Smalltown USA more (62 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Joaquin Phoenix | ... | Doug Holt |
 | Billy Crudup | ... | Jacey Holt |
 | Will Patton | ... | Lloyd Abbott |
 | Kathy Baker | ... | Helen Holt |
 | Jennifer Connelly | ... | Eleanor Abbott |
 | Michael Sutton | ... | Steve |
 | Liv Tyler | ... | Pamela Abbott |
 | Joanna Going | ... | Alice Abbott |
| Barbara Williams | ... | Joan Abbott |
 | Alessandro Nivola | ... | Peter Vanlaningham |
| Nicole M. Vassallo | ... | Giggling Girl #1 |
| Amanda Sherman | ... | Giggling Girl #2 |
 | Shawn Hatosy | ... | Victor |
| Garrett M. Brown | ... | Webb Crosby |
 | Julie Benz | ... | Co-ed |
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Rated R for sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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110 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:L | USA:R (certificate #35047) | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Germany:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | South Korea:18 | Canada:AA (Ontario)Fun Stuff
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Jennifer Connelly and Liv Tyler play sisters in this film. Connelly played Betty Ross in Hulk (2003), and was replaced by Tyler in The Incredible Hulk (2008). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Eleanor is having sex with Jacey, and Doug walks in, her hair changes position between the away shot and the close up. moreQuotes:
DougHolt: Either you're mad at me because you're mad at me or you're mad at me because you like me, because that's how girls act. I mean... I don't know much but I know that. So, uh, which is it?Pamela Abbott: Both.
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Don't know why I didn't see of hear of this film back in 1997, but I don't remember any noise about it at all. Excellent screen play with fine characterizations by all actors; absorbing story and a true-to-life story that hits home at any time. The era was well represented by costume and settings; one of those "good little films" that get lost in the shuffle I guess. Bravo to all associated. I'll recommend it!