America's Sweethearts (2001)

Director:

Joe Roth

Writers (WGA):

Billy Crystal (written by) &
Peter Tolan (written by)

Release Date:

20 July 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

America's hottest couple has just broken up...it will take more than special effects to get them back together.

Plot:

A movie publicist deals with the messy public split of his movie's co-stars while keeping reporters at bay while a reclusive director holds the film's print hostage.

Plot Keywords:

Press | Love | Publicist | Movie Star | Actor

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Julia Roberts	...	Kathleen "Kiki" Harrison
Billy Crystal	...	Lee Phillips
Catherine Zeta-Jones	...	Gwen Harrison
John Cusack	...	Eddie Thomas
Hank Azaria	...	Hector Gorgonzolas
Stanley Tucci	...	Dave Kingman
Christopher Walken	...	Hal Weidmann
Alan Arkin	...	Wellness Guide
Seth Green	...	Danny Wax
Scot Zeller	...	Davis
Larry King	...	Himself
Steve Pink	...	Limo Driver
Rainn Wilson	...	Dave O'Hanlon
Eric Balfour	...	Security Guard
Marty Belafsky	...	Security Guard

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language, some crude and sexual humor.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Norway:A | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38091)

Filming Locations:

Descanso Gardens - 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada-Flintridge, California, USA

Company:

Revolution Studios

Trivia:

Billy Crystal had written the part of Eddie for himself years ago, but director Joe Roth persuaded Crystal to take on the role of Lee the publicist, as he felt Crystal was too old to play the part by then.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: As Kiki recalls her first romantic encounter with Eddie, the silhouettes of one or two crew members are reflected in Kiki's barrette.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Narrator: America first fell in love with Eddie Thomas and Gwen Harrison in the box office smash "Autumn With Greg And Peg". They had the most celebrated marriage in Hollywood. Who could forget how they hit one out of the park in "Requiem for an Outfielder"?

Movie Connections:

References ...And Justice for All. (1979)

Soundtrack:

Witchy Woman

Doesn't Take Off

This movie resembles an aeroplane that's exquisitely designed and constructed, with attractive extras and all. The assembled audience at the runway may give some Oohs and Aahs, clap their hands, the plane is rolling impressively, but ... it doesn't take off. For several moments there are lift ups, even both wheels in the air, but it just doesn't take off.

Hardcore aviation fans will enjoy the very sight of a machine built of first-rate material, but for the general public an aeroplane that's just rolling around and not flying will be a disappointment.