IMDb >
A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsA Life Less Ordinary (1997) More at IMDbPro »
| Videos (see all 8) |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
John Hodge (written by)
Release Date:
24 October 1997 (USA)
more
Tagline:
A comedy for anyone who's ever been in danger...of falling in love. more
Plot:
Ewan McGregor stars as a cleaning man in L.A. who takes his boss's daughter hostage after being fired and replaced by a robot...
more
| add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Angel
|
Cleaning Man
|
Hostage
|
Cult Favorite
|
Wealth
more
Awards:
1 win
&
2 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(19 articles)
2009 Gotham Awards Announce Career Tributes
(From MovieWeb. 23 September 2009, 11:40 AM, PDT)
'Alice In Wonderland,' Adam Yauch, Kristen Stewart And Blink-182: This Week's Deep Cuts
(From MTV Newsroom. 24 July 2009, 3:16 PM, PDT)
(From MovieWeb. 23 September 2009, 11:40 AM, PDT)
'Alice In Wonderland,' Adam Yauch, Kristen Stewart And Blink-182: This Week's Deep Cuts
(From MTV Newsroom. 24 July 2009, 3:16 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
A Magical Movie
more (158 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ewan McGregor | ... | Robert Lewis |
 | Cameron Diaz | ... | Celine Naville |
 | Holly Hunter | ... | O'Reilly |
 | Delroy Lindo | ... | Jackson |
 | Dan Hedaya | ... | Gabriel |
 | Ian McNeice | ... | Mayhew |
 | Frank Kanig | ... | Ted |
| Mel Winkler | ... | Francis 'Frank' Naville |
 | Stanley Tucci | ... | Elliot Zweikel |
| Anne Cullimore Decker | ... | Violet Eldred Gesteten |
 | K.K. Dodds | ... | Lily |
 | Tony Shalhoub | ... | Al |
 | Christopher Gorham | ... | Walt |
 | Ian Holm | ... | Naville |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Tod Johnson |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
103 min
Language:
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Iceland:12 |
USA:R (certificate #35216) |
South Korea:15 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Brazil:12 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-16 |
France:U |
Germany:16 (w) |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Ireland:15 |
Mexico:B |
Netherlands:16 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Ian Holm and Maury Chaykin also co-starred in The Sweet Hereafter (1997), in both movies they had only one scene together.
more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Robert is digging the grave, Jackson is talking to him, sitting on the ground with legs crossed. There is a cut to Jackson's back, and a few seconds later a front view shows him with legs out-stretched.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in One Step Beyond: The Making of 'Alien: Resurrection' (2003) (V)
more
Soundtrack:
BEYOND THE SEA
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (158 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for A Life Less Ordinary (1997) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Dogma | Perdita Durango | Buffalo '66 | Bad Santa | Big Trouble in Little China |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Drama section | IMDb UK section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
I just love watching movies where I do not expect excellence - and yet there it is. I was very happy with a Life Less Ordinary. It seemed to me to be unique, charming, fun and just a great way to spend some enjoyable time.
When a movie gets this enjoyable, I need to ask why. In my opinion in this movie its "casting" was exceptional. And of course one then has to credit directing that puts the cast at their best. Clearly Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz can both be characters. Well, this is a movie that puts them at their best, funniest and most charming. The director also brings out their unique features as an actor and actress that just makes the movie enjoyable.
The highlight of this kidnapping movie is also unexpected. It for me was the song and dance routine with Ewan and Cameron. They were great - fun and charming.
This is a movie that I will want to watch again and again.