Best Laid Plans
“Keeping a relationship alive can be murder”
Synopsis
Rich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting for a moment that Lissa isn't really who she seems. What unfolds next is a dangerous, tangled web of double-crosses and seduction.
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Official Trailer 01 - BEST LAID PLANS (1999, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-04
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Alessandro Nivola
Nick
Reese Witherspoon
Lissa
Josh Brolin
Bryce
Gene Wolande
Lawyer
Jonathan McMurtry
Vet
Terrance Sweeney
Priest
Rebecca Klingler
Diner Waitress
Rocky Carroll
Bad Ass Dude
Kate Hendrickson
Bar Waitress
Owen Bush
Vagrant
Jesse Woodrow
Roach Coach Clerk
Jamie Marsh
Barry
Michael McCleery
Recycling Owner
Terrence Howard
Jimmy
Sean Nepita
Freddie
Jody Wood
Brushfire Cop
Teddy Vincent
Lawyer Secretary
Mike Hagerty
Charlie the Proprietor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Griffin
- Original Score
- Craig Armstrong
- Original Title
- Best Laid Plans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Dogstar Films, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Barker
Ted Griffin
Craig Armstrong
Ben Seresin
Sloane Klevin
Chris Moore, Sean Bailey, Mike Newell, Alan Greenspan, Betsy Beers
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Griffin
Writer
Mike Barker
Director
Spike Silver
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Moore
Producer
Sean Bailey
Producer
Sophie Becher
Production Design
Sloane Klevin
Editor
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Ben Seresin
Director of Photography
Alan Greenspan
Producer
Betsy Beers
Producer
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Laid Plans
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What is Best Laid Plans about?
Rich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting for a moment that Lissa isn't really who she seems. What unfolds next is a dangerous, tangled web of double-crosses and seduction.
Who directed Best Laid Plans?
Best Laid Plans was directed by Mike Barker.
Who stars in Best Laid Plans?
The principal cast of Best Laid Plans includes Alessandro Nivola, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin, Gene Wolande, Jonathan McMurtry.
When was Best Laid Plans released and how long is it?
Best Laid Plans was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Best Laid Plans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Best Laid Plans was composed by Craig Armstrong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Best Laid Plans?
Best Laid Plans holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).