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Release Date:
16 December 1988 (USA)
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Plot:
Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 4 Oscars.
Another 19 wins
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13 nominations
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Man who inspired Rain Man dies at 58
(From Monsters and Critics. 21 December 2009, 8:45 PM, PST)
Al Pacino, Barry Levinson & Buck Henry Adapting The Humbling
(From FirstShowing.net. 16 December 2009, 11:34 AM, PST)
(From Monsters and Critics. 21 December 2009, 8:45 PM, PST)
Al Pacino, Barry Levinson & Buck Henry Adapting The Humbling
(From FirstShowing.net. 16 December 2009, 11:34 AM, PST)
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A movie that will make even the most macho man cry
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Dustin Hoffman | ... | Raymond Babbitt | |
| Tom Cruise | ... | Charlie Babbitt | |
| Valeria Golino | ... | Susanna | |
| Gerald R. Molen | ... | Dr. Bruner (as Jerry Molen) | |
| Jack Murdock | ... | John Mooney | |
| Michael D. Roberts | ... | Vern | |
| Ralph Seymour | ... | Lenny | |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Iris | |
| Bonnie Hunt | ... | Sally Dibbs | |
| Kim Robillard | ... | Small Town Doctor | |
| Beth Grant | ... | Mother at Farm House | |
| Dolan Dougherty | ... | Farm House Kid | |
| Marshall Dougherty | ... | Farm House Kid | |
| Patrick Dougherty | ... | Farm House Kid | |
| John-Michael Dougherty | ... | Farm House Kid |
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Runtime:
133 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:12 |
Iceland:L |
Ireland:15 |
Brazil:Livre |
Australia:MA (DVD rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba) |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
New Zealand:PG |
Norway:10 (original rating) |
Norway:11 (re-rating) |
Peru:14 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:12
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Trivia:
The radio station slogan that Raymond is so fond of repeating, "97X - Bam! - The future of rock and roll", is from a real independent Ohio radio station, WOXY. The station still fields questions about the movie.
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Goofs:
Errors in geography: Laundromat scene was supposed to be in Tucumcari, N.M. The town of Tucumcari is larger and has no tall, red-rock mountains in the background. It's on the edge of the high plains, but does have some small mesas west of town.
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Quotes:
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Charlie: [on telephone] Now it's five and a half weeks and I'm still sitting on four Lamborghinis that can't meet spot emissions standards. Now, how many times you wash out with EPA?
Lenny: [on a separate line] Uh, yes sir, they're finally, uh, clearing EPA; uh, just one or two more days.
Charlie: Three times? You're really on a roll here, my friend; four cars, three times each - that's zip for twelve. What are you, a... mechanic, or a NASA engineer? Now listen, now, I told you I've never dealt with these Lamborghinis before, and yet you assured me that you can deliver these cars within that time frame. Don't, don't tell me that, 'cause I - I'm not even listening.
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Charlie: [on telephone] Now it's five and a half weeks and I'm still sitting on four Lamborghinis that can't meet spot emissions standards. Now, how many times you wash out with EPA?
Lenny: [on a separate line] Uh, yes sir, they're finally, uh, clearing EPA; uh, just one or two more days.
Charlie: Three times? You're really on a roll here, my friend; four cars, three times each - that's zip for twelve. What are you, a... mechanic, or a NASA engineer? Now listen, now, I told you I've never dealt with these Lamborghinis before, and yet you assured me that you can deliver these cars within that time frame. Don't, don't tell me that, 'cause I - I'm not even listening.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (#1.47)" (????)
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Soundtrack:
Bouncin' the Blues
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I have to say that this is Tom and Dustin's best performances by far. They are such a wonderful duo together. I love seeing how Tom reacts to Dustin's character. Two brothers, one being successful and the other mentally challenged, are finally reunited. They both learn how to live with each other and eventually learn to love each other. As for a best picture, I wasn't too sure. But the actors will impress you. I would recommend this movie to anyone. It has wonderful characters and some great laughs. But also some very touching moments. You really have to like this movie. It's too memorable to miss.
8/10