Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
“Ask yourself if you're really happy.”
Synopsis
In New York City, the lives of a lawyer, an actuary, a house-cleaner, a professor, and the people around them intersect as they ponder order and happiness in the face of life's cold unpredictability.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-09
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Matthew McConaughey
Troy
John Turturro
Walker
Clea DuVall
Beatrice
Amy Irving
Patricia
Alan Arkin
Gene
David Connolly
Owen
Joseph Siravo
Bureau Chief
A.D. Miles
Co-Worker
Sig Libowitz
Assistant Attorney
James Yaegashi
Legal Assistant
Dion Graham
Defense Attorney
Fernando López
Defendant
Brian Smiar
Judge
Paul Austin
Bartender
Allie Woods Jr.
Cab Driver
Barbara Sukowa
Helen
Rob Mac
Aspiring Medical Student
Avery Glymph
Intelligent Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jill Sprecher
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Sprecher, Jill Sprecher
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Echo Lake Entertainment, Single Cell Pictures, Stonelock Pictures, double A Films, entitled entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jill Sprecher
Karen Sprecher, Jill Sprecher
Alex Wurman
Dick Pope
Stephen Mirrione
Gina Resnick, Sandy Stern, Peter Wetherell, Beni Tadd Atoori, Andrew Spaulding
Department Leadership Roster
Jill Sprecher
Director
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Stephen Mirrione
Editor
Mark Ricker
Production Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Gina Resnick
Producer
Beni Tadd Atoori
Producer
Karen Sprecher
Writer
Jill Sprecher
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Thirteen Conversations About One Thing about?
In New York City, the lives of a lawyer, an actuary, a house-cleaner, a professor, and the people around them intersect as they ponder order and happiness in the face of life's cold unpredictability.
Who directed Thirteen Conversations About One Thing?
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing was directed by Jill Sprecher.
Who stars in Thirteen Conversations About One Thing?
The principal cast of Thirteen Conversations About One Thing includes Matthew McConaughey, John Turturro, Clea DuVall, Amy Irving, Alan Arkin.
When was Thirteen Conversations About One Thing released and how long is it?
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Thirteen Conversations About One Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thirteen Conversations About One Thing was composed by Alex Wurman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thirteen Conversations About One Thing?
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).