A Quiet Little Marriage
“You call it madness, but they call it love.”
Synopsis
A Quiet Little Marriage is the love story of Dax and Olive, who manage to find harmony even as they juggle family, romance and intimacy, but that all changes the night she asks him for a baby. Writer/director Mo Perkins’ intense and profound, raw feature debut is laced with sly humor, exquisitely rendered characters, and a pitch-perfect emotional honesty.
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A Quiet Little Marriage - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-07
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Cy Carter
Dax
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Olive
Jimmi Simpson
Jackson
Michael O'Neill
Bruce
Charlie Day
Adam
Melanie Lynskey
Monique
Lucy DeVito
Sylvia
Rita Taggart
Nurse Green
Ian McConnel
Henry
Charlotte Chanler
Alice
Ashley Curtis
Sammy
Leslie Rishkofsk
Lady in Store
Dillon James McIntire
Fight Kid #1
Bradley Bolek
Fight Kid #2
Wendell Anderson
Pharmacist
Tamara Maloney
Pharmacy Shopper
Victor Rivera
Boy Outside Store
Estephania LeBaron
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mo Perkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Mo Perkins, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Cy Carter
- Original Score
- Dave Lux
- Original Title
- A Quiet Little Marriage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- IFC Films, Quiet Little Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mo Perkins
Mo Perkins, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Cy Carter
Dave Lux
Eric Zimmerman
Julia A.G. Storm
Hal Haberman, Angela Sostre, Tamara Maloney
Department Leadership Roster
Mo Perkins
Writer
Mo Perkins
Director
Angela Sostre
Producer
Travis Page
Production Design
Tamara Maloney
Producer
Eric Zimmerman
Director of Photography
Dave Lux
Original Music Composer
Julia A.G. Storm
Editor
Samantha Kuester
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Quiet Little Marriage
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What is A Quiet Little Marriage about?
A Quiet Little Marriage is the love story of Dax and Olive, who manage to find harmony even as they juggle family, romance and intimacy, but that all changes the night she asks him for a baby. Writer/director Mo Perkins’ intense and profound, raw feature debut is laced with sly humor, exquisitely rendered characters, and a pitch-perfect emotional honesty.
Who directed A Quiet Little Marriage?
A Quiet Little Marriage was directed by Mo Perkins.
Who stars in A Quiet Little Marriage?
The principal cast of A Quiet Little Marriage includes Cy Carter, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Jimmi Simpson, Michael O'Neill, Charlie Day.
When was A Quiet Little Marriage released and how long is it?
A Quiet Little Marriage was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Quiet Little Marriage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Quiet Little Marriage was composed by Dave Lux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Quiet Little Marriage?
A Quiet Little Marriage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).