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6.1 / 10(169 votes)IMDbR20081h 35mUnited States of America

Lymelife

“The American Dream Sucks”

Synopsis

A coming of age dramedy where infidelity, real estate, and Lyme disease have two families falling apart on Long Island in the early eighties. Scott, 15, is at the point in his life when he finds out that the most important people around him, his father, his mother, and his brother, are not exactly who he thought they were. They are flawed and they are human.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Lymelife Unofficial Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 16, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Derick Martini
Screenplay & Story
Derick Martini, Steven Martini
Original Score
Steven Martini
Original Title
Lymelife
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$1.5M
Production Studios
Bartlett Films, Cappa Defina Productions, Cappa Productions, El Dorado Pictures, Screen Media Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Derick Martini

Screenplay & Story

Derick Martini, Steven Martini

Original Score & Music

Steven Martini

Director of Photography

Frank Godwin

Film Editing

Derick Martini, Steven Martini, Mark Yoshikawa

Producers

Martin Scorsese, Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Cornick, Barbara De Fina, Leonard Loventhal

Department Leadership Roster

Derick Martini

Director

Derick Martini

Writer

Steven Martini

Steven Martini

Writer

Frank Godwin

Director of Photography

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Producer

Jonathan Cornick

Producer

Barbara De Fina

Producer

Steven Martini

Steven Martini

Producer

Angela Somerville

Producer

Michele Tayler

Producer

Derick Martini

Editor

Steven Martini

Steven Martini

Editor

Mark Yoshikawa

Mark Yoshikawa

Editor

Kelly McGehee

Production Design

Erika Munro

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lymelife.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lymelife

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Lymelife about?

A coming of age dramedy where infidelity, real estate, and Lyme disease have two families falling apart on Long Island in the early eighties. Scott, 15, is at the point in his life when he finds out that the most important people around him, his father, his mother, and his brother, are not exactly who he thought they were. They are flawed and they are human.

Who directed Lymelife?

Lymelife was directed by Derick Martini.

Who stars in Lymelife?

The principal cast of Lymelife includes Rory Culkin, Jill Hennessy, Emma Roberts, Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin.

When was Lymelife released and how long is it?

Lymelife was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for Lymelife?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Lymelife was composed by Steven Martini.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Lymelife?

Lymelife 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.).