Floundering
“A post-riot comedy”
Synopsis
John Boyz lives close to where they film "Baywatch", but you'd never know it. His life is full of bizarre friends, sweaty sex, pistol wielding gangsters, bungling bureaucrats, police fanatics, revolutionaries, and weirdos. All John wants is a little peace of mind and a little piece of the action, but in "Floundering" it wont come easy.
Top Cast
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James Le Gros
John
Shaka
Shaman
Zander Schloss
Catatonic Man
John Cusack
JC
Nina Siemaszko
Gal
Jeremy Piven
Guy
Dolores DeLuce
Breadstore Clerk
Eddie Baytos
Paper Thief
Maritza Rivera
Elle
Yolanda García
Yolanda
Ángel García
Pepe
Tom Cortese
Drug Dealer
Therman Statom
Drug Buyer
Margaret McNally
Westsider
Anna Wacks
Westside Kid
Gary Gershaw
Loan Officer
Bill Fishman
Insurance Salesman
Bobby C. Collins
Insurance Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter McCarthy
- Original Score
- Dan Wool
- Original Title
- Floundering
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Front Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter McCarthy
Peter McCarthy
Dan Wool
Denis Maloney
Dody Dorn, Peter McCarthy
Peter McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
Peter McCarthy
Producer
Peter McCarthy
Writer
Peter McCarthy
Director
Denis Maloney
Director of Photography
Cecilia Montiel
Production Design
Dody Dorn
Editor
Peter McCarthy
Editor
Dan Wool
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Floundering
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Floundering about?
John Boyz lives close to where they film "Baywatch", but you'd never know it. His life is full of bizarre friends, sweaty sex, pistol wielding gangsters, bungling bureaucrats, police fanatics, revolutionaries, and weirdos. All John wants is a little peace of mind and a little piece of the action, but in "Floundering" it wont come easy.
Who directed Floundering?
Floundering was directed by Peter McCarthy.
Who stars in Floundering?
The principal cast of Floundering includes James Le Gros, Shaka, Zander Schloss, John Cusack, Nina Siemaszko.
When was Floundering released and how long is it?
Floundering was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Floundering?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Floundering was composed by Dan Wool.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Floundering?
Floundering holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).