Lovely & Amazing
“If you're hoping for the perfect family don't hold your breath.”
Synopsis
An intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way, but whatever salvation they find is illusory and short-lived.
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LOVELY & AMAZING (2001) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-23
Top Cast
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Catherine Keener
Michelle Marks
Brenda Blethyn
Jane Marks
Emily Mortimer
Elizabeth Marks
Raven Goodwin
Annie Marks
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Lorraine
Clark Gregg
Bill
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jordan
James Le Gros
Paul
Michael Nouri
Dr. Crane
Dermot Mulroney
Kevin McCabe
Troy Ruptash
Photographer (voice)
Ileen Getz
Saleswoman
Kristen Dalton
Saleswoman
Romy Rosemont
Dr. Debbie Waldman
Brooke Allison
Pool Administrator
Jennifer Zehnder
Teased Girl
Ashlynn Rose
Maddy
Dreya Weber
Donna
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.75x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicole Holofcener
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicole Holofcener
- Original Score
- Craig Richey
- Original Title
- Lovely & Amazing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Blow Up Pictures, Good Machine, Roadside Attractions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicole Holofcener
Nicole Holofcener
Craig Richey
Harlan Bosmajian
Robert Frazen
Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente, Eric d'Arbeloff, Michael Kafka, Anthony Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Nicole Holofcener
Director
Nicole Holofcener
Writer
Devorah Herbert
Production Design
Eric d'Arbeloff
Producer
Robert Frazen
Editor
Harlan Bosmajian
Director of Photography
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Craig Richey
Original Music Composer
Vanessa Vogel
Costume Design
Ted Hope
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovely & Amazing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lovely & Amazing about?
An intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way, but whatever salvation they find is illusory and short-lived.
Who directed Lovely & Amazing?
Lovely & Amazing was directed by Nicole Holofcener.
Who stars in Lovely & Amazing?
The principal cast of Lovely & Amazing includes Catherine Keener, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer, Raven Goodwin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
When was Lovely & Amazing released and how long is it?
Lovely & Amazing was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lovely & Amazing?
Lovely & Amazing had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (16.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lovely & Amazing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovely & Amazing was composed by Craig Richey.