I Love You Phillip Morris
“The Conman who wouldn't go straight.”
Synopsis
Steven Russell leads a seemingly average life – an organ player in the local church, happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force. That is until he has a severe car accident that leads him to the ultimate epiphany: he’s gay and he’s going to live life to the fullest – even if he has to break the law to do it. Taking on an extravagant lifestyle, Steven turns to cons and fraud to make ends meet and is eventually sent to the State Penitentiary where he meets the love of his life, a sensitive, soft-spoken man named Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts him to attempt (and often succeed at) one impossible con after another.
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'I Love You Phillip Morris' Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-04
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Jim Carrey
Steven Russell
Ewan McGregor
Phillip Morris
Leslie Mann
Debbie
Rodrigo Santoro
Jimmy
Antoni Corone
Lindholm
Brennan Brown
Larry Bukheim
Michael Mandell
Cleavon
Annie Golden
Eudora
Marylouise Burke
Barbara Bascombe
David Jensen
Judge
Dameon Clarke
Houston Lawyer
Clay Chamberlin
Arnie
Louis Herthum
Doctor
Morgana Shaw
Steven's Mom
Joe Chrest
Steven's Dad
Griff Furst
Mark
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Reba
DeVere Jehl
Samuel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 2, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$7.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
- Screenplay & Story
- John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Steve McVicker
- Original Score
- Nick Urata
- Original Title
- I Love You Phillip Morris
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.8M
- Production Studios
- EuropaCorp, Mad Chance, Roadside Attractions, LD Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Steve McVicker
Nick Urata
Xavier Grobet
Thomas J. Nordberg
Luc Besson, Andrew Lazar, Far Shariat
Department Leadership Roster
John Requa
Director
Glenn Ficarra
Director
John Requa
Writer
Glenn Ficarra
Writer
Jim Rider
Visual Effects Supervisor
David C. Robinson
Costume Design
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
Andrew Lazar
Producer
Far Shariat
Producer
Eric Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Thomas J. Nordberg
Editor
Tanner Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Urata
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Love You Phillip Morris
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What is I Love You Phillip Morris about?
Steven Russell leads a seemingly average life – an organ player in the local church, happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force. That is until he has a severe car accident that leads him to the ultimate epiphany: he’s gay and he’s going to live life to the fullest – even if he has to break the law to do it. Taking on an extravagant lifestyle, Steven turns to cons and fraud to make ends meet and is eventually sent to the State Penitentiary where he meets the love of his life, a sensitive, soft-spoken man named Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts him to attempt (and often succeed at) one impossible con after another.
Who directed I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris was directed by John Requa, Glenn Ficarra.
Who stars in I Love You Phillip Morris?
The principal cast of I Love You Phillip Morris includes Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Antoni Corone.
When was I Love You Phillip Morris released and how long is it?
I Love You Phillip Morris was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $20.8M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for I Love You Phillip Morris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Love You Phillip Morris was composed by Nick Urata.
Is I Love You Phillip Morris based on a book or true story?
I Love You Phillip Morris is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Steve McVicker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).