The Daytrippers
“It's a family affair.”
Synopsis
Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.
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The Daytrippers trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-22
Top Cast
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Hope Davis
Eliza D'Amico
Pat McNamara
Jim Malone
Anne Meara
Rita Malone
Parker Posey
Jo Malone
Liev Schreiber
Carl Petrovic
Campbell Scott
Eddie Masler
Stanley Tucci
Louis D'Amico
Marc Grapey
Aaron
Marcia Gay Harden
Libby
Marcia Haufrecht
Molly
Paul Herman
Leon
Carol Locatell
Doris
Douglas McGrath
Chap
Amy Stiller
Amy Corinne Fairbright-Lebow
Stephanie Venditto
Cassandra
Jill Rowe
Monica Young
Peter Askin
Nick Woodman
Adam Davidson
Libby's Ex-Boyfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.5x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Mottola
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Mottola
- Original Score
- Richard Martinez
- Original Title
- The Daytrippers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Nancy Tenenbaum Films, Fiasco Photoplays, Trick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Mottola
Greg Mottola
Richard Martinez
John Inwood
Anne McCabe
Larry Kamerman, David Heyman, Campbell Scott, Nancy Tenenbaum, Steven Soderbergh
Department Leadership Roster
Anne McCabe
Editor
Greg Mottola
Writer
Greg Mottola
Director
Bonnie J. Brinkley
Production Design
Richard Martinez
Original Music Composer
John Inwood
Director of Photography
Nancy Tenenbaum
Producer
Barbara Preser
Costume Design
Steven Soderbergh
Producer
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 The Daytrippers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Daytrippers about?
Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.
Who directed The Daytrippers?
The Daytrippers was directed by Greg Mottola.
Who stars in The Daytrippers?
The principal cast of The Daytrippers includes Hope Davis, Pat McNamara, Anne Meara, Parker Posey, Liev Schreiber.
When was The Daytrippers released and how long is it?
The Daytrippers was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Daytrippers?
The Daytrippers had a reported production budget of $600K and grossed $2.1M at the worldwide box office (3.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Daytrippers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Daytrippers was composed by Richard Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Daytrippers?
The Daytrippers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).