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The Good Life
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The Good Life

2007-01-20 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Comedy

A movie about the travails of Jason (Mark Webber), a young gas station attendant and movie projectionist living in Nebraska. His encounters with various social difficulties and with Frances (Zooey Deschanel), a beautiful and enigmatic young woman leads to dramatic changes and decisions in his life.

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Directors
Stephen Berra
Production companies
Farfalla Films, Fostoria Films, Buffalo Gal Pictures
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,500,000

Top Cast

Mark WebberMark WebberJason Prayer
Zooey DeschanelZooey DeschanelFrances
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonGus
Drea de MatteoDrea de MatteoDana
Patrick FugitPatrick FugitAndrew
Chris KleinChris KleinTad Tokas
Donal LogueDonal LogueDaryll
Bruce McGillBruce McGillFrank Jones
Bill PaxtonBill PaxtonRobbie
Deborah RushDeborah RushDiane
Chris BasherBus Passenger
Michael BaxterFred
Michelle BouletFriend #1
Cory CassidyTad's Friend
Sarah ConstibleSarah ConstibleTerry
Darcy FehrFriend #2
Ernesto GriffithErnesto GriffithSecurity Guard
Alicia JohnstonAlicia JohnstonAnne
Robert KostyraRobert KostyraBus Driver
Andrew KrivanekRed Face Man

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