Molly
“Innocence is bliss. See the world through her eyes.”
Synopsis
Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car accident. When the institution must close due to budget cuts, Molly is left in the care of her neurotypical, older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive and perennial bachelor. Buck forces her to undergo an experimental medical treatment, with unexpectedly drastic results.
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Molly 1999 - Official Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-05
Top Cast
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Elisabeth Shue
Molly McKay
Aaron Eckhart
Buck McKay
Jill Hennessy
Susan Brookes
Thomas Jane
Sam
D.W. Moffett
Mark Cottrell
Elizabeth Mitchell
Beverly Trehare
Robert Harper
Dr. Simmons
Elaine Hendrix
Jennifer Thomas
Michael Paul Chan
Domingo
Lucy Liu
Brenda
Jon Pennell
Gary McKay
Sarah Wynter
Julie McKay
Nicholas Pryor
Dr. Prentice
Jay Acovone
Jack the Bartender
Musetta Vander
Maxine
Athena Massey
Lauris
Ana Cristina Oliveira
Fiona
Brian George
Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Duigan
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Christie
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Molly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Production Studios
- Absolute Entertainment (II), Cockamamie, Heckerling-Caplan, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Duigan
Dick Christie
Trevor Jones
Gabriel Beristain
Humphrey Dixon
William J. MacDonald, Amy Heckerling
Department Leadership Roster
William J. MacDonald
Producer
John Duigan
Director
Dick Christie
Writer
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Carol Oditz
Costume Design
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Sharon Seymour
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molly
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What is Molly about?
Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car accident. When the institution must close due to budget cuts, Molly is left in the care of her neurotypical, older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive and perennial bachelor. Buck forces her to undergo an experimental medical treatment, with unexpectedly drastic results.
Who directed Molly?
Molly was directed by John Duigan.
Who stars in Molly?
The principal cast of Molly includes Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart, Jill Hennessy, Thomas Jane, D.W. Moffett.
When was Molly released and how long is it?
Molly was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Molly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Molly was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Molly?
Molly holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).