The Motel Life
“They will do anything to find the truth”
Synopsis
A pair of working-class brothers flee their Reno Motel after getting involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.
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The Motel Life Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Dakota Fanning Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-24
Top Cast
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Emile Hirsch
Frank
Stephen Dorff
Jerry Lee
Dakota Fanning
Annie James
Kris Kristofferson
Earl Hurley
Joshua Leonard
Tommy
Noah Harpster
Al Casey
Garrett Backstrom
Young Jerry Lee
Andrew Lee
Young Frank
Nancy Youngblut
Mom
Jenica Bergere
Polly Flynn
Oren Skoog
Barry Hurley
Hayes MacArthur
Officer Cook
Scott MacArthur
Officer Mori
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Polsky, Gabe Polsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Noah Harpster, Micah Fitzerman-Blue
- Original Score
- Keefus Ciancia, David Holmes
- Original Title
- The Motel Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Polsky Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Polsky, Gabe Polsky
Noah Harpster, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Willy Vlautin
Keefus Ciancia, David Holmes
Roman Vasyanov
Fabienne Rawley, Hughes Winborne
Alan Polsky, Ann Ruark, Gabe Polsky
Department Leadership Roster
Fabienne Rawley
Editor
Noah Harpster
Screenplay
Roman Vasyanov
Director of Photography
Keefus Ciancia
Original Music Composer
David Holmes
Original Music Composer
Alan Polsky
Producer
Ann Ruark
Producer
Ryan Warren Smith
Production Design
Alan Polsky
Director
Micah Fitzerman-Blue
Screenplay
Hughes Winborne
Editor
Bart Mueller
Costume Design
Kurt Swanson
Costume Design
Danny Epper
Stunt Coordinator
Gabe Polsky
Director
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Motel Life
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What is The Motel Life about?
A pair of working-class brothers flee their Reno Motel after getting involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.
Who directed The Motel Life?
The Motel Life was directed by Alan Polsky, Gabe Polsky.
Who stars in The Motel Life?
The principal cast of The Motel Life includes Emile Hirsch, Stephen Dorff, Dakota Fanning, Kris Kristofferson, Joshua Leonard.
When was The Motel Life released and how long is it?
The Motel Life was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Motel Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Motel Life was composed by Keefus Ciancia, David Holmes.
Is The Motel Life based on a book or true story?
The Motel Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Willy Vlautin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Motel Life?
The Motel Life holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).