The Rewrite (2014) movie poster

The Rewrite (2014)

"A comedy about getting on the same page."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 59% (RT: 67%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceComedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (628 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomei as Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcote as Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmons as Dr. Hal Lerner
Chris Elliott as Jim Harper
Allison Janney as Mary Weldon
Steven Kaplan as Clem Ronson
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 628 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 59%.
Overview
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Rewrite was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated romance films of 2014 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Rewrite is a 2014 romance, comedy film directed by Marc Lawrence. An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there. The film has been rated by 628 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a romance film, The Rewrite delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Rewrite (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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