After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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| Leonardo DiCaprio | ... |
Hank
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| Diane Keaton | ... |
Bessie
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| Robert De Niro | ... |
Dr. Wally
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| Hume Cronyn | ... |
Marvin
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| Gwen Verdon | ... |
Ruth
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| Hal Scardino | ... |
Charlie
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| Dan Hedaya | ... |
Bob
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| Margo Martindale | ... |
Dr. Charlotte
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| Cynthia Nixon | ... |
Retirement Home Director
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| Kelly Ripa | ... |
Coral
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| John Callahan | ... |
Lance
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| Olga Merediz | ... |
Beauty Shop Lady
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| Joe Lisi | ... |
Bruno
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Steve DuMouchel | ... |
Gas Station Guy
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| Bitty Schram | ... |
Janine
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| Lizbeth Mackay | ... |
Novice
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| Helen Stenborg | ... |
Nun on Phone
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Sally Parrish | ... |
Nun #3
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| Quintin Bennett | ... |
Dr. Wally's Patient (uncredited)
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| Ray Buffer | ... |
Disney World Park Guest (uncredited)
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Jennifer Caponi | ... |
Treehouse Worker (uncredited)
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| Phillip V. Caruso | ... |
Disney World Park Guest (uncredited)
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| Andrea Leigh | ... |
Patricia (uncredited)
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L.A. Rothman | ... |
Disney World Park Guest (uncredited)
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Tory Wynter | ... |
Disney World Park Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jerry Zaks | ||
Written by
| Scott McPherson | ... | (play) |
| Scott McPherson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Tod Scott Brody | ... | executive producer |
| Robert De Niro | ... | producer |
| Craig Gering | ... | associate producer |
| John Guare | ... | associate producer |
| Bonnie Palef | ... | co-producer |
| Jane Rosenthal | ... | producer |
| Scott Rudin | ... | producer |
| Adam Schroeder | ... | co-producer |
| Lori Steinberg | ... | executive producer |
| David Wisnievitz | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Rachel Portman | ||
Cinematography by
| Piotr Sobocinski | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jim Clark | ||
Editorial Department
| Kathy LaCommare | ... | assistant editor |
| Mark Livolsi | ... | assistant editor |
| Kent McGrew | ... | color timer |
| Anne O'Brien | ... | apprentice editor |
| Noëlle Penraat | ... | negative cutter |
| Beatrice Sisul | ... | apprentice editor |
| John Sosnovsky | ... | apprentice editor |
| Mitchel Stanley | ... | first assistant editor |
| Debra C. Victoroff | ... | first assistant editor (as Debra Victoroff) |
| Todd Zongker | ... | assistant editor: lightworks (as Todd Zonkger) |
| Miles Ferguson | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Rhonda L. Mitrani | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
| Sara Nicholson | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ilene Starger | ||
Production Design by
| David Gropman | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Rogness | ||
Set Decoration by
| Tracey A. Doyle | ... | (as Tracey Doyle) |
Costume Design by
| Julie Weiss | ||
Makeup Department
| Ma Kalaadevi Ananda | ... | makeup artist: Diane Keaton (as Marilyn Carbone) |
| Alan D'Angerio | ... | hair designer |
| J. Roy Helland | ... | hair stylist: Meryl Streep / makeup artist: Meryl Streep |
| Ilona Herman | ... | hair stylist: Mr. De Niro / makeup artist: Mr. De Niro |
| Peter Owen | ... | wig designer |
| Allen Weisinger | ... | makeup artist |
| Mary Cooke | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Janet Garr | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Karen Specht | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Meryl Poster | ... | executive in charge of production: Miramax |
| Chrisann Verges | ... | production supervisor |
| David Wisnievitz | ... | production manager |
| Christopher Goode | ... | unit production manager: additional photography (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ellen H. Schwartz | ... | first assistant director (as Ellen Schwartz) |
| David H. Venghaus Jr. | ... | second assistant director (as Dave Venghaus) |
| Nina Jack | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
| Jim Kleverweis | ... | second assistant director: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Howard McMaster | ... | first assistant director: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Christo Morse | ... | second second assistant director: additional photography (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Tommy Allen | ... | property master (as Tom Allen) |
| Melanie J. Baker | ... | set buyer (as Melanie Baker) |
| Anthony Baldasare | ... | on-set dresser |
| Diana Burton | ... | assistant property master |
| Robert Dillon | ... | lead carpenter |
| Laura G. Gillen | ... | shop person (as Laura Gillen) |
| Donald Glenn | ... | on-set construction grip (as Don Glenn) |
| Joanna Hartell | ... | shop manager |
| Anne Beiser Haywood | ... | scenic foreperson (as Annie Haywood) |
| Daniel Kenney | ... | property assistant (as Dan Kenney) |
| Gordon Krause | ... | construction foreperson |
| Miguel López-Castillo | ... | draftsman (as Miguel Lopez Castillo) |
| Rick Marroquin | ... | second construction grip |
| Brick Mason | ... | storyboard artist |
| Jeffrey D. McDonald | ... | assistant art director (as Jeff McDonald) |
| Nick Miller | ... | construction coordinator |
| Monique Mitchell | ... | key construction grip |
| Rhonda Moscoe | ... | art department coordinator |
| Malcolm Reid | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Scott Rosenstock | ... | lead man |
| Rob Schmitt | ... | on-set construction grip (as Robert Schmitt) |
| Mark Simon | ... | set dresser |
| John Snow | ... | stand-by scenic |
| Peter von Bartheld | ... | set dresser (as Peter Von Bartheld) |
| Chris Barnes | ... | paint foreman (uncredited) |
| Pedro Barquin | ... | stand-by greens: Florida (uncredited) |
| William A. Cimino | ... | lead person: Florida (uncredited) |
| Carlos Menéndez | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Jeff Naparstek | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Alan S. Reynolds | ... | charge scenic artist: Florida (uncredited) |
| Paul Robotti | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Will Scheck | ... | key greensperson (uncredited) |
| Joseph E. Stone | ... | supplier (uncredited) |
| Frank A. Torres | ... | key set dresser: Florida (uncredited) |
| Ginny Walsh | ... | property fabricator (uncredited) |
| Joan Winters | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Barry | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Sound One Corportation |
| Tim J. Carroll | ... | stereo consultant: Dolby |
| O.J. Connell III | ... | cable person (as O J Connell III) |
| Jennifer L. Dunnington | ... | apprentice sound editor (as Jennifer Dunnington) |
| Stuart Emanuel | ... | dialogue editor |
| Wendy Hedin | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Candice Johnson | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Raymond Karpicki | ... | foley editor (as Raymond 'Homes' Karpicki) |
| George A. Lara | ... | foley mixer (as George Lara) |
| Lisa J. Levine | ... | adr editor |
| Danny Michael | ... | production sound mixer |
| Angela Organ | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Andrew Schmetterling | ... | boom operator (as Andy Schmetterling) |
| Michael Shore | ... | dialogue editor |
| Steven Simons | ... | foley mixer (as Steve Simons) |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley walker |
| Magdaline Volaitis | ... | dialogue editor |
| John Werner | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Joe Romano | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Maurice Schell | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Don Canfield | ... | motion control operator: title sequence (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Stanton Barrett | ... | stunt performer |
| Paul Blake | ... | stunt performer |
| Frank Ferrara | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Ralph Ferrara | ... | stunt performer |
| Christina Ritzi | ... | stunt performer (as Christina Fetters) |
| Stanton Barrett | ... | stunt double: Leonardo Dicaprio (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael F. Burke | ... | electrician (as Michael Burke) |
| Ronald Burke | ... | grip (as Ronnie Burke) |
| Phillip V. Caruso | ... | still photographer (as Phil Caruso) |
| Ray Collins | ... | camera trainee (as Raymond Collins) |
| Ken Connors | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Robert Connors | ... | electrician (as Bob Connors) |
| Doug Dalisera | ... | electrician |
| Russell Engels | ... | chief lighting technician (as Rusty Engels) |
| John Ford | ... | grip |
| Dennis Green | ... | 24 frame video operator |
| Rob Hahn | ... | camera operator |
| Jay Levy | ... | first assistant camera |
| Dave Lowry | ... | dolly grip (as David Lowry) |
| Gerry Lowry | ... | grip (as Jerry Lowry) |
| Peter A. Mian | ... | video playback operator (as Peter Mian) |
| Scot A. Nederman-Paul | ... | additional loader (as Scott Nederman) |
| Christopher Norr | ... | second assistant camera (as Chris Norr) |
| John Panuccio | ... | second company grip (as Jack Panuccio) |
| Tom Prate | ... | first company grip |
| Joseph Trammell | ... | 24 frame video operator (as Joe Trammell) |
| James C. Walsh | ... | rigging electrician (as Jim Walsh) |
| David Knox | ... | main camera operator: re-shoots (uncredited) |
| Larry McConkey | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sylvia Fay | ... | extras casting |
| Kim Miscia | ... | casting assistant |
| Mark Byrne | ... | casting assistant: Sylvia Fay casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Timothy Alberts | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Tim Alberts) |
| Laurie Buehler | ... | seamstress |
| Patricia Eiben | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Patty Eiben) |
| Debra Tennenbaum | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Michael Anzalone | ... | costume supervisor: re-shoots (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Laura Berning | ... | location assistant |
| Antoine Douaihy | ... | location manager |
| Buck Allen | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
| Eddy Collyns | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Justin Cooke | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| John Garrett | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
| Ian MacGregor | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jeff Atmajian | ... | orchestrator |
| Chandra Beard | ... | music supervisor |
| Ken Bichel | ... | musician: piano |
| James Flatto | ... | additional music editor |
| Sean Huff | ... | assistant music editor |
| Michael Kosarin | ... | conductor: orchestra |
| Mitchell Leib | ... | executive in charge of soundtracks |
| Jesse Levy | ... | musician: cello soloist |
| Dan Lieberstein | ... | music editor |
| John Miller | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Rachel Portman | ... | orchestrator |
| John Richards | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Carly Simon | ... | composer: end title song / performer: end title song |
| Tony Stanton | ... | music preparation |
| Belinda Whitney Barratt | ... | concert master (as Belinda Whitney-Barratt) |
| Neil Balm | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Thomas Newman | ... | composer: unused music (uncredited) |
| Chas Smith | ... | musician: exotic instruments (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Rapp | ... | script supervisor |
| Wendy Delouche | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Mike Buckman | ... | driver |
| Brendan P. Connolly | ... | driver (as Brendan Connolly) |
| Brian Hogan | ... | driver |
| Robert Lansing | ... | driver |
| George Moran | ... | driver |
| Timothy Shannon | ... | transportation co-captain (as Tim Shannon) |
| James Patrick Whalen Jr. | ... | transportation captain (as Jim Whalen) |
| Francis Whalen | ... | driver |
| Robert Jepson | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Noah Ackerman | ... | assistant: Scott Rudin |
| Abdullah Alkhan | ... | medical consultant (as Abdullah M. Al-Khan M.D.) |
| Tommy Allen | ... | opening sequence (as Tom Allen) |
| Craig Bankey | ... | unit publicist |
| Robin Chambers | ... | assistant: Robert De Niro |
| Jan Eriksen | ... | arranger: "The Thunderer" |
| Ashley Fierman | ... | assistant: Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Sean Garrett Fogel | ... | production assistant (as Sean Fogel) |
| Jennifer Zolten Freed | ... | post-production accountant (as Jennifer Freed) |
| Tommy Harper | ... | production assistant (as Thomy Harper) |
| Kim Lane | ... | production assistant |
| Candy Langan | ... | assistant: Meryl Streep |
| Tendaji Lathan | ... | production assistant |
| Nancy Lefkowitz | ... | assistant: Jane Rosenthal |
| Jane Long | ... | assistant: Jane Rosenthal |
| Ian McGloin | ... | assistant: Scott Rudin |
| Edmund Nardone | ... | projectionist (as Ed Nardon) |
| Fergal O'Gorman | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Padovani | ... | assistant: Julie Weiss |
| Peter Phillips | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Roybal | ... | assistant: Scott Rudin |
| Suzanne Santry | ... | assistant: Scott Rudin |
| Melissa Unger | ... | assistant: Robert De Niro |
| Joseph T. Aidala | ... | delivery coordinator (uncredited) |
| Alexis Arnold | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Betty Chin | ... | production coordinator: re-shoot (uncredited) |
| Gina Crane | ... | product placement coordinator (uncredited) |
| Linda DaSilva | ... | assistant production office coordinator (uncredited) |
| Chadbyrne R. Dickens | ... | assistant to producer (uncredited) |
| Ellen Gannon | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Henry J. Golas | ... | production associate (uncredited) |
| Gerritt Graham | ... | assistant: Tod Brody (uncredited) |
| Bret Kane | ... | office production assistant: Florida (uncredited) |
| Leslie Ann Lee | ... | assistant production coordinator: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Richard Mancuso | ... | production accountant: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Ralph Millero | ... | assistant: Scott Rudin (uncredited) |
| Margo Myers | ... | production accountant: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Peggy Rosson | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Maurice Schell | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
| Michael Swafford | ... | first assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| John Bloom | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Conrad L. Hall | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Conrad Hall) |
| Arnold Rubin | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Dr. Arnold Rubin) |
| Antonia Van Drimmelen | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Miramax (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Kinowelt Filmverleih (1997) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1997) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Lider Films (1997) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (1997) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (1997) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (1997) (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- Bac Films (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1997) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cecchi Gori Distribuzione (1997) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Abril Vídeo (1997) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Video (BVHV) (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Gativideo (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (1998) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Spentzos Films (Greece) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (the producers wish to thank: "All My Children")
- Axium Payroll Services (payroll services provided by)
- Balsmeyer and Everett (main title design and digital compositing)
- Clinton Recording Studios (score recorded at)
- Disney Enterprises (footage: "The Love Bug" courtesy of)
- Hollywood Records (soundtrack)
- Kaufman Astoria Studios (sound stage and production facilities)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Metro Orlando Film and Television Office (the producers wish to thank)
- Miramax (soundtrack album available on)
- Movie Movers (star trailers)
- Movie Movers (transportation)
- Panavision (cameras and lenses)
- REI Media Group (optical effects)
- Sound One Corporation (post-production facilities provided by)
- Sound One Corporation (re-recording mixer)
- St Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center (the producers wish to thank)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
- Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting (extras casting)
- The Edison Studio, New York (score recorded at)
- The Effects House (optical effects)
- The Florida Motion Picture and Television Bureau (the producers wish to thank)
- The Goodman Theatre (originally produced at: Chicago Illinois on 19 February 1990)
- The New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting (the producers wish to thank)
- Trevanna Post (post-production accounting)
- Truck Brokers (logistics management)
- Walt Disney World (the producers wish to thank)
- Wenco Corp. (digital sound editorial by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Years ago, the fiercely independent Lee took off for Ohio, while her older sister Bessie stayed home to look after their bedridden father, Marvin. Lee has troubles of her own, including her mischievous son Hank, who has a knack for burning down the neighborhood when she's not looking. Seventeen years since her last visit, and after an unexpected call from Bessie, Lee's packs up Hank and his younger brother Charlie for the trip home. |
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| Taglines | A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $23,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $57,739, 22 Dec 1996 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Writer Scott McPherson died of complications from AIDS shortly after completing this adaptation of his stage play. As such, it is his only film screenplay. See more » |
| Goofs | After Lee walks in the house, the low camera angle shows her arm down and bag at her side. In the next shot, her arm is up and bag is at waist height. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mars Attacks!/Marvin's Room/The Preacher's Wife/Hamlet/Citizen Ruth (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Consumer Watch See more » |
| Quotes |
Hank:
Most of the time I just keep to myself. I think like what it would be like to be... someone else. See more » |