Why Stop Now?
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Rehab.”
Synopsis
When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-24
Top Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
Eli
Melissa Leo
Penny
Tracy Morgan
Sprinkles
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Black
Sarah Ramos
Chloe
Emma Rayne Lyle
Nicole
Stephanie March
Trish
Paul Calderon
Eduardo
Neal Huff
Dave Epstein
Jayce Bartok
Nurse Mike
Harper Dill
Lucy
Tanya Wright
Lisa
Marilyn Berry
Charlene
Kai Chapman
Pat
Stephen Payne
Old Junkie
Nicole Quinn
Receptionist
Ryan McCarthy
British Soldier
Jay Israelson
Band Member #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 21, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Nyswaner, Phil Dorling
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Nyswaner, Phil Dorling
- Original Score
- Spencer David Hutchings
- Original Title
- Why Stop Now?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Nyswaner, Phil Dorling
Ron Nyswaner, Phil Dorling
Spencer David Hutchings
Ben Kutchins
Suzy Elmiger, Colleen Sharp
Ron Nyswaner, Brice Dal Farra, Neda Armian, Lauren Munsch, Claude Dal Farra
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Nyswaner
Screenplay
Ron Nyswaner
Director
Phil Dorling
Director
Phil Dorling
Screenplay
Ron Nyswaner
Producer
Suzy Elmiger
Editor
Spencer David Hutchings
Original Music Composer
Brice Dal Farra
Producer
Ben Kutchins
Director of Photography
Neda Armian
Producer
Lauren Munsch
Producer
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Jane Musky
Production Design
Claude Dal Farra
Producer
Colleen Sharp
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Stop Now?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why Stop Now? about?
When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.
Who directed Why Stop Now??
Why Stop Now? was directed by Ron Nyswaner, Phil Dorling.
Who stars in Why Stop Now??
The principal cast of Why Stop Now? includes Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, Tracy Morgan, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Sarah Ramos.
When was Why Stop Now? released and how long is it?
Why Stop Now? was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Why Stop Now? make at the box office?
Why Stop Now? grossed $2K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Why Stop Now??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Stop Now? was composed by Spencer David Hutchings.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why Stop Now??
Why Stop Now? holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).