The Californians
“All is fair in love and real estate.”
Synopsis
When real estate mogul Gavin Ransom announces his plan to cover California's northern coast with scores of mini-mansions, his environmentalist sister, Olive, launches a protest to stop him. But there's trouble ahead when Gavin begins falling for the pretty folk singer who's helping Olive's cause.
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The Californians (2005) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-07
Top Cast
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Noah Wyle
Gavin Ransom
Illeana Douglas
Olive Ransom
Kate Mara
Zoe Tripp
Cloris Leachman
Eileen Boatwright
Joanne Whalley
Luna
Keith Carradine
Elton Tripp
Valerie Perrine
Lenora Tripp
Jane Lynch
Sybill Platt
Michael Panes
Marion Pardon
Erika Luckett
Mary Ann
Will Marchetti
Mayor
Charles Martinet
City Councilman
Richard Gross
Contractor
Jarion Monroe
Architect
Elisabeth Nunziato
Real Estate Broker
Terence McGovern
Mr. Putterman
Stoney Burke
Security Guard
John Robb
Speaker at City Council
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Parker, Catherine DiNapoli, Henry James
- Original Score
- Niels Bye Nielsen
- Original Title
- The Californians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Parker Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Parker
Jonathan Parker, Catherine DiNapoli, Henry James
Niels Bye Nielsen
Steven Fierberg
Rick LeCompte
B. Billie Greif, Jonathan Parker, Catherine DiNapoli, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Parker
Director
B. Billie Greif
Producer
Jonathan Parker
Writer
Jonathan Parker
Producer
Catherine DiNapoli
Writer
Bill Mather
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thomas Carnegie
Production Design
Rick LeCompte
Editor
Catherine DiNapoli
Producer
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Producer
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Morganne Newson
Costume Design
Niels Bye Nielsen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Californians
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What is The Californians about?
When real estate mogul Gavin Ransom announces his plan to cover California's northern coast with scores of mini-mansions, his environmentalist sister, Olive, launches a protest to stop him. But there's trouble ahead when Gavin begins falling for the pretty folk singer who's helping Olive's cause.
Who directed The Californians?
The Californians was directed by Jonathan Parker.
Who stars in The Californians?
The principal cast of The Californians includes Noah Wyle, Illeana Douglas, Kate Mara, Cloris Leachman, Joanne Whalley.
When was The Californians released and how long is it?
The Californians was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Californians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Californians was composed by Niels Bye Nielsen.
Is The Californians based on a book or true story?
The Californians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Californians?
The Californians holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).