Just Add Water
“Because a life can grow anywhere.”
Synopsis
An offbeat romantic comedy about a decent guy, Ray Tuckby, with a dead-end life in the dead-end town of Trona, CA. After encouragement from a stranger whom he happens upon, Ray begins to dream again. He sheds the parasites in his life, musters the nerve to pursue his childhood love, and finally takes back his community by toppling the local teenage Meth-baron.
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Just Add Water - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-20
Top Cast
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Dylan Walsh
Ray Tuckby
Jonah Hill
Eddie Tuckby
Justin Long
Spoonie
Danny DeVito
Merl
Tracy Middendorf
Nora
Melissa McCarthy
Selma
Anika Noni Rose
R'ch'lle
Lindsey Axelsson
Chrisy
Will Rothhaar
Dirk
Joey Kern
Scotty
Penny Balfour
Charlene
Lee Garlington
Penny
Michael Hitchcock
Mark Tuckby
Tracey Walter
Clem
June Squibb
Mother
John Balma
Elmo
Chelsea Field
Jeanne
Lucy DeVito
Wanda
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hart Bochner
- Screenplay & Story
- Hart Bochner
- Original Score
- John Swihart
- Original Title
- Just Add Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hart Bochner
Hart Bochner
John Swihart
Aaron Barnes
Alan Cody, James Renfroe
Joe Amodei, Hart Bochner, Richard Klubeck, Jeffrey D. Erb, Joe Nicolo
Department Leadership Roster
Hart Bochner
Director
Hart Bochner
Screenplay
Robin Bissell
Producer
Clifford Werber
Producer
F.X. Vitolo
Producer
Mary Pat Bentel
Producer
Alan Cody
Editor
James Renfroe
Editor
Dean Backer
Production Design
Corrine Larson
Costume Design
Jonathan Sachar
Producer
Aaron Barnes
Director of Photography
John Swihart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Just Add Water
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What is Just Add Water about?
An offbeat romantic comedy about a decent guy, Ray Tuckby, with a dead-end life in the dead-end town of Trona, CA. After encouragement from a stranger whom he happens upon, Ray begins to dream again. He sheds the parasites in his life, musters the nerve to pursue his childhood love, and finally takes back his community by toppling the local teenage Meth-baron.
Who directed Just Add Water?
Just Add Water was directed by Hart Bochner.
Who stars in Just Add Water?
The principal cast of Just Add Water includes Dylan Walsh, Jonah Hill, Justin Long, Danny DeVito, Tracy Middendorf.
When was Just Add Water released and how long is it?
Just Add Water was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Add Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Add Water was composed by John Swihart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Add Water?
Just Add Water 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.).