Common Ground
Synopsis
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950s and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970s classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
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Brittany Murphy
Dorothy Nelson
Margot Kidder
Mrs. Nelson
Mimi Rogers
McPherson
Helen Shaver
Janet
Jason Priestley
Billy
Eric Stoltz
Johnny Burroughs
Beau Bridges
Father Leon
Ed Asner
Ira
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Tobias
James Le Gros
Amos
Brian Kerwin
Chuck Dawson
Steven Weber
Gil Roberts
Dan Lauria
Coach Davis
Jackie Laidlaw
Grace
Gina Sorell
Justine
Erik Knudsen
Young Johnny Burroughs
Aron Tager
Mr. Manos
Harvey Fierstein
Don
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donna Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Vogel, Terrence McNally, Harvey Fierstein
- Original Score
- Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- Common Ground
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, WinSome Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Deitch
Paula Vogel, Terrence McNally, Harvey Fierstein
Frédéric Talgorn
Jacek Laskus
Robin Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Deitch
Director
Paula Vogel
Writer
Terrence McNally
Writer
Frédéric Talgorn
Original Music Composer
Jacek Laskus
Director of Photography
Antoinette Messam
Costume Design
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Robin Katz
Editor
Harvey Fierstein
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Common Ground
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What is Common Ground about?
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950s and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970s classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
Who directed Common Ground?
Common Ground was directed by Donna Deitch.
Who stars in Common Ground?
The principal cast of Common Ground includes Brittany Murphy, Margot Kidder, Mimi Rogers, Helen Shaver, Jason Priestley.
When was Common Ground released and how long is it?
Common Ground was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Common Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Common Ground was composed by Frédéric Talgorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Common Ground?
Common Ground holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).