My Dead Boyfriend
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Synopsis
Mary’s life has been defined by a string of temp jobs and a half-hearted attempt to become a writer. But all that changes when she comes home to find her boyfriend dead in front of the TV set. During her misadventures in trying to get rid of his ashes, Mary discovers that there was much more to her couch potato boyfriend than she ever thought imaginable.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-20
Top Cast
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Heather Graham
Mary McCrawley
Kate Moennig
Zoe
Griffin Dunne
Joey Lucas / Nick McCrawley
Scott Michael Foster
Howard
Viola Harris
Ms. Schulz
Martha Millan
Sue Watt
John Corbett
Primo Schultz
Gina Gershon
Helene
Lizzi Bougatsos
Marilyn
Angela Featherstone
Norma
Edwin Cahill
Ted
Isa McCutcheon
Herman
Bailey Edwards
Jeff
Rich Graff
Drummer
Anne-Marie Cusson
Elevator Woman
Douglas Thomas
Elevator Guy
Dominic Colón
Officer Brady
Brian Berrebbi
Officer Parker
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Morrissette
- Original Score
- Mark Wike
- Original Title
- My Dead Boyfriend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Momentum Pictures, Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Edwards
Billy Morrissette, Jeanine Lobell, Arthur Nersesian
Mark Wike
Aaron Phillips
Andy Keir
Jen Gatien
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Wike
Original Music Composer
Billy Morrissette
Screenplay
Jen Gatien
Producer
Andy Keir
Editor
Aaron Phillips
Director of Photography
Anthony Edwards
Director
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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Frequently Asked Questions About My Dead Boyfriend
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What is My Dead Boyfriend about?
Mary’s life has been defined by a string of temp jobs and a half-hearted attempt to become a writer. But all that changes when she comes home to find her boyfriend dead in front of the TV set. During her misadventures in trying to get rid of his ashes, Mary discovers that there was much more to her couch potato boyfriend than she ever thought imaginable.
Who directed My Dead Boyfriend?
My Dead Boyfriend was directed by Anthony Edwards.
Who stars in My Dead Boyfriend?
The principal cast of My Dead Boyfriend includes Heather Graham, Kate Moennig, Griffin Dunne, Scott Michael Foster, Viola Harris.
When was My Dead Boyfriend released and how long is it?
My Dead Boyfriend was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for My Dead Boyfriend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Dead Boyfriend was composed by Mark Wike.
Is My Dead Boyfriend based on a book or true story?
My Dead Boyfriend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Nersesian".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Dead Boyfriend?
My Dead Boyfriend holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).