The Rewrite
“A comedy about getting on the same page.”
Synopsis
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Rewrite - Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-28
Top Cast
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Hugh Grant
Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomei
Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcote
Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmons
Hal Lerner
Chris Elliott
Jim Harper
Allison Janney
Professor Weldon
Whit Baldwin
Doug
Vanessa Wasche
Rona
Enid Graham
Trina
Shannon Marie Sullivan
Sue
Jason Antoon
Greg Nathan
Jenny Neale
Jenny Glick
Caroline Aaron
Ellen
Billy Griffith
TSA Agent
Kevin Michael Kennedy
TSA Officer Kevin
Ali Merhi
TSA Agent Ali
Lily Wen
Judy
Olivia Luccardi
Chloe
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Lawrence
- Original Score
- Clyde Lawrence
- Original Title
- The Rewrite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Clyde Lawrence
Jonathan Brown
Ken Eluto
Liz Glotzer, Martin Shafer, David Koplan
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Lawrence
Director
Marc Lawrence
Writer
Liz Glotzer
Producer
Ken Eluto
Editor
Martin Shafer
Producer
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Ola Maslik
Production Design
Jonathan Brown
Director of Photography
Clyde Lawrence
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rewrite
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What is The Rewrite about?
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
Who directed The Rewrite?
The Rewrite was directed by Marc Lawrence.
Who stars in The Rewrite?
The principal cast of The Rewrite includes Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons, Chris Elliott.
When was The Rewrite released and how long is it?
The Rewrite was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Rewrite make at the box office?
The Rewrite grossed $4.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Rewrite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rewrite was composed by Clyde Lawrence.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rewrite?
The Rewrite holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).