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Dedication

2007-08-24 · 95 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A modern love story in which a misanthropic, emotionally complex author of a hit children's book is forced to team with a beautiful illustrator after his best friend and collaborator passes away. As Henry struggles with letting go of the ghosts of love and life, he discovers that sometimes you have to take a gamble at life to find love.

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Directors
Justin Theroux
Production companies
Plum Pictures, Hart-Lunsford Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billy CrudupBilly CrudupHenry Roth
Mandy MooreMandy MooreLucy Reilly
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonRudy Holt
Dianne WiestDianne WiestCarol
Martin FreemanMartin FreemanJeremy
Bob BalabanBob BalabanArthur Planck
Christine TaylorChristine TaylorAllison
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleDon Meyers
Cassidy HinkleCassidy HinkleCassidy
Amy SedarisAmy SedarisCassidy's Mom
Jeremy ShamosJeremy ShamosMatthew
Peter BogdanovichPeter BogdanovichRoger Spade
Jicky SchneeJicky SchneeMandy the Waitress
Catherine KellnerCatherine KellnerAbusive Mom

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