The Sessions (2012)
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- R
- 1h 35min
- Biography, Comedy
- 16 Nov 2012 (USA)
- Movie
A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex surrogate with the help of his therapist and priest.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 63 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Mark
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| Helen Hunt | ... |
Cheryl
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| William H. Macy | ... |
Father Brendan
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| Moon Bloodgood | ... |
Vera
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| Annika Marks | ... |
Amanda
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| Adam Arkin | ... |
Josh
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| Rhea Perlman | ... |
Mikvah Lady
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| W. Earl Brown | ... |
Rod
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| Robin Weigert | ... |
Susan
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| Blake Lindsley | ... |
Dr. Laura White
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| Ming Lo | ... |
Clerk
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| Rusty Schwimmer | ... |
Joan
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| Jennifer Kumiyama | ... |
Carmen
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| Tobias Forrest | ... |
Greg
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| Jarrod Bailey | ... |
Tony
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| James Martinez | ... |
Matt
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Paul MacLean | ... |
Young Mark
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Phoebe Lewin | ... |
Girl on Beach
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Jonathan Hanrahan | ... |
Unicyclist
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| Jason Jack Edwards | ... |
Waiter
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| J. Teddy Garces | ... |
Man in Elevator
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| Daniel Quinn | ... |
E.R. Doctor
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| B.J. Clinkscales | ... |
Ambulance Driver
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Terry | ... |
Cat
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| Gina-Raye Carter | ... |
Pill Nurse (uncredited)
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| Devavani Conroy | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Amanda J Fleming | ... |
Margaret (uncredited)
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| William Byron Hillman | ... |
Self - Reporter (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Cody Lascala | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Stef Nico | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Robert Roldan | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| George F. Watson | ... |
Amanda's Husband with Baby (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ben Lewin | ||
Written by
| Ben Lewin | ... | (written for the screen by) |
| Mark O'Brien | ... | (based on article "On Seeing a Sex Surrogate" by) |
Produced by
| Doug Blake | ... | executive producer (as Douglas Blake) |
| Julius Colman | ... | executive producer |
| Judi Levine | ... | producer |
| Alexandra Lewin | ... | associate producer |
| Ben Lewin | ... | producer |
| Stephen Nemeth | ... | producer |
| Maurice Silman | ... | executive producer |
| Abid Syed | ... | associate producer |
| Darlene Winter | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Marco Beltrami | ||
Cinematography by
| Geoffrey Simpson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Lisa Bromwell | ||
Editorial Department
| Angel Askins | ... | D.I. Producer: Company 3 |
| Eric R. Brodeur | ... | first assistant editor (as Eric Brodeur) |
| Mike Chiado | ... | digital intermediate technologist: Company 3 |
| Jaime Corbacho | ... | post-production assistant |
| Siggy Ferstl | ... | digital intermediate colorist: Company 3 |
| Travis Flynn | ... | additional colorist: Company 3 |
| Dan Goslee | ... | digital conform editor: Company 3 |
| Chloé Hamilton | ... | post-production assistant |
| Jackie Lee | ... | digital intermediate account executive: Company 3 |
| Cassandra Leigh | ... | post-production assistant |
| Alexandra Lewin | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Nick Monton | ... | senior digital intermediate producer: Company 3 |
| Stefan Sonnenfeld | ... | executive producer for Company 3 |
| Devin Sterling | ... | head of production: Company 3 |
| Arabella Stubbs | ... | post-production assistant |
| T.J. Young | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ronnie Yeskel | ||
Production Design by
| John Mott | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sofia Jimenez | ... | (as Sofia Elena Jimenez) |
Costume Design by
| Justine Seymour | ||
Makeup Department
| Stephenie Irish | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Dmitriy Kirillov | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Dimitry Kirillov) / assistant makeup artist (as Dimitry Kirillov) |
| Elissa Prager | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Darrell Redleaf-Fielder | ... | hair stylist: Helen Hunt (as Darrell Fielder) / makeup artist: Helen Hunt (as Darrell Fielder) |
| Natalie Wood | ... | lead hair stylist / lead makeup artist |
| Coco Yuon | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Doug Blake | ... | unit production manager (as Douglas Blake) |
| John Portnoy | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Rebekah Sindoris | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ben Bywater | ... | second assistant director |
| David Dwiggins | ... | first assistant director |
| Billy Greenfield | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jake Worden | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Stephen Andrews | ... | construction |
| Giles Augustine | ... | swing gang |
| Bianca Noel Baratie | ... | prop assistant (as Bianca Bareti) |
| Christina Brenton | ... | property master |
| Benjamin Brugger | ... | swing gang |
| Eric Cantley | ... | swing gang |
| Jason Cronburg | ... | carpenter |
| Jose Luis Cruz | ... | swing gang |
| Miriam Dafford | ... | set dresser |
| Garrett Flamig | ... | swing gang |
| Edwin Hernandez | ... | lead man |
| Erin McKenna | ... | scenic painter |
| Ben Monstrey | ... | prop assistant |
| Nathan Owen | ... | set dresser (as Nathan Owen Rothenstein) |
| Niles Padilla | ... | lead man |
| Jeramey Rund | ... | set dresser (as Jeremy Rund) |
| Joe Skiff | ... | construction |
| Lisa Matsuura Walker | ... | scenic painter (as Lisa Walker) |
| Max Webb | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Joshua Adeniji | ... | sound effects editor |
| Maurizio Armato | ... | mix assistant: Simone Corelli |
| Scott Brewster | ... | adr mixer |
| Matt Culbreath | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Robert Dehn | ... | sound studio manager |
| Derek Deitz | ... | foley mixer |
| Trevor Gates | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jason Gaya | ... | adr mixer (as Jason 'Frenchie' Gaya) |
| Ginger Geary | ... | foley artist |
| Angela Hemingway | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Steven Iba | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Brad Kalpakov | ... | boom operator |
| Marty Kasparian | ... | sound mixer |
| Ashley McEntee | ... | adr facility coordinator |
| Alberto Ovejero | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Spencer Schwieterman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Chris Terhune | ... | adr mixer |
| Kelly Vockel-Gaya | ... | adr assistant (as Kelly Vockel) |
| Jonathan Wales | ... | sound mixer |
| John Soukup | ... | sound transfer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Barnett | ... | grip |
| Matthew Boda | ... | electrician |
| John C. Brumet | ... | grip (as John Brumet) |
| Kendrick Camak | ... | electrician |
| Laura Creecy | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Michael Cronin | ... | dolly grip |
| Wyatt Denny | ... | grip |
| Michael Di Ricco | ... | electrician (as Mike DiRicco) |
| Derrick Esperanza | ... | grip (as Derrick Esperonza) |
| Brian Fletcher | ... | balloon operator |
| Noah Flippo | ... | grip |
| Brandon Flohr | ... | electrician |
| Isaiah Fortajada | ... | first assistant camera |
| Nikolas Garff | ... | electrician |
| Sarah M. Golonka | ... | still photographer (as Sarah Golonka) |
| Tim Herrman | ... | grip |
| Christine Hodinh | ... | b camera first assistant camera |
| Dale Launer | ... | camera supplier: Sim Video |
| Matt Lim | ... | b camera second assistant camera |
| Jason McGuire | ... | best boy electric (as Jason 'Evil' McGuire) |
| Ryan Meyer | ... | gaffer / key grip |
| Arlene Muller | ... | camera supplier: EVS / second assistant camera |
| Steven T. Nolan | ... | remote head technician (as Steven Nolan) |
| William Novy | ... | electrician (as Will Novy) |
| Kosta Rigopoulos | ... | grip |
| Erik Rodgers | ... | electrician |
| Ezra Silman | ... | behind the scenes videographer |
| Geoffrey Simpson | ... | camera operator |
| Darryl St. Juste | ... | grip |
| Derek Touvell | ... | grip |
| Mike Ursetta | ... | grip |
| Joe Webb | ... | grip |
Animation Department
| Robert Vega | ... | title animator |
Casting Department
| Virginia Siegler | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ximena Davalos | ... | set costumer |
| Michele Marin | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Dan Eason | ... | location scout |
| Jared Parsons | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| The Hollywood Studio Symphony | ... | music performed by |
| John Kurlander | ... | score recording engineer |
| Tyson Lozensky | ... | digital score recordist |
| Buck Sanders | ... | score co-producer |
| Sharon Smith | ... | music editor / music supervisor |
| Udi Harpaz | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Tyson Lozensky | ... | assistant score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tecia Esposito | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Domingo Bustamante | ... | driver |
| Jonathan Hanrahan | ... | transportation coordinator (as Jonathan 'Johnny 5' Hanrahan) |
| Chris Pedersen | ... | water truck driver |
| Andrew Tiasacan | ... | transportation captain (as Drew Tiasacan) |
| Helena Torgersen | ... | picture car coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Jake Alinikoff | ... | production assistant |
| Sheri Aparicio | ... | animal trainer: Paws for Effect |
| Michael Balog | ... | security |
| Christopher Bracken | ... | production assistant |
| Inetra Brazil | ... | choreographer (as Inetri Brazel) |
| Eamon Brennan | ... | production assistant |
| Kelli Brownell | ... | animal trainer: Paws for Effect |
| Holden Burk | ... | stand-in |
| Vicky Choy | ... | travel coordinator |
| Cheryl Cohen Greene | ... | special consultant |
| Jaime Corbacho | ... | production assistant |
| Nathan Davies | ... | stand-in |
| Phil Eisenhower | ... | studio teacher: Stella Pacific Management |
| Craig A. Emanuel | ... | legal sales representative (as Craig Emanuel) |
| Susan Fernbach | ... | special consultant |
| Matthew Fladell | ... | production attorney (as Matt Fladell) |
| Guy Flint | ... | studio teacher: Stella Pacific Management |
| Chris France | ... | stand-in (as Christopher France) |
| Shauna Frontera | ... | production assistant |
| Mairead Gaffney | ... | production assistant |
| Teri Gooden | ... | caterer: In Good Taste |
| Judd Greener | ... | key set production assistant |
| George Hofstetter | ... | police officer (as George Hoffstetter) |
| Shawna Hoppes | ... | assistant: Mr. Lewin |
| David Knipp | ... | craft service |
| Joe LaSalle | ... | stand-in |
| Nicoletta Lingrosso | ... | production coordinator |
| Josh McClintic | ... | production coordinator |
| Bradley McIntyre | ... | fire safety officer |
| Gilli Moon | ... | website consultant |
| Richard Parker | ... | stand-in |
| Jennifer Ilene Perry | ... | stand-in (as Jennifer Perry) |
| Christie Pesicka | ... | stand-in |
| John Portnoy | ... | end titles |
| Deborah Ross | ... | main title designer: Deborah Ross Film Design |
| Steven Roughan | ... | stand-in |
| John Sinaiko | ... | stand-in |
| Rebekah Sindoris | ... | production accountant |
| Caitlin Smith | ... | production assistant |
| Patrece Smith | ... | production assistant (as Pátrece Smith) |
| Betsy Stahl | ... | production executive |
| Raquel Steinberg | ... | massage therapist |
| Josh Wever | ... | production assistant (as Joshua Wever) |
| Kate Yerves | ... | stand-in (as Katherine Yerves) |
| Hilary Carver | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Lucy Doty | ... | central city studio owner (uncredited) |
| Marguerite Lliteras | ... | central city studio operations manager (uncredited) |
| Ralph Lliteras | ... | central city studio manager (uncredited) |
| Sunshine Lliteras | ... | central city studio props department (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Deborah Absler | ... | special thanks |
| Charles Arthur | ... | thanks |
| Jenni Baird | ... | thanks |
| HaRa Beck | ... | thanks (as haRa beck) |
| Kris Bergen | ... | special thanks |
| Daniel Bernato | ... | thanks |
| Gemma Bishop | ... | thanks |
| Josh Blau | ... | thanks |
| Barry Braun | ... | special thanks (as Marilyn & Barry Braun) |
| Marilyn Braun | ... | special thanks (as Marilyn & Barry Braun) |
| David Brisbin | ... | special thanks (as Laura Innes & Dave Brisbin) |
| Harold Bronson | ... | thanks (as Stephanie & Harold Bronson) |
| Stephanie Bronson | ... | thanks (as Stephanie & Harold Bronson) |
| Brian Burdekin | ... | special thanks |
| Monique Clerie | ... | thanks |
| Robbie Conal | ... | thanks |
| Elizabeth Delaney | ... | special thanks |
| Jessica Emmons | ... | thanks |
| Ernie-the-cat | ... | thanks |
| Henry Eshelman | ... | thanks |
| Caroleen Feeney | ... | thanks |
| Laura Fitzsimmons | ... | special thanks |
| Angelo Garzieri | ... | special thanks |
| Rex Glensy | ... | thanks (as Rex Glensey) |
| Jenni Gold | ... | thanks (as Jenni Gold & Jeff Maynard) |
| Louise Green | ... | special thanks |
| Sam Gubieski | ... | special thanks |
| Jack W. Haddox | ... | thanks (as Jack Haddox) |
| Seth Harris | ... | thanks |
| Gary Hearst | ... | special thanks (as Susan & Gary Hearst) |
| Susan Hearst | ... | special thanks (as Susan & Gary Hearst) |
| Mara Herbkersman | ... | thanks |
| Laura Innes | ... | special thanks (as Laura Innes & Dave Brisbin) |
| Marie Kennedy | ... | special thanks |
| Fazal Khan | ... | thanks (as Fazal Kahn) |
| Sasha Koziak | ... | thanks |
| Sandy Kroopf | ... | thanks |
| Cody LaScala | ... | thanks |
| Laura Laser | ... | thanks |
| Samantha Levenshus | ... | thanks |
| Barbara Kamler Levine | ... | special thanks (as Barbara Kamler & Greg Levine) |
| Greg Levine | ... | special thanks (as Barbara Kamler & Greg Levine) |
| Peter Levine | ... | thanks |
| Michael Lewin | ... | special thanks |
| Oliver Lewin | ... | thanks |
| Michael Lewis | ... | thanks |
| Boris Liberman | ... | special thanks |
| Caroline Libresco | ... | thanks |
| Michael Liffman | ... | special thanks |
| Helen Light | ... | special thanks (as Helen & Larry Light) |
| Larry Light | ... | special thanks (as Helen & Larry Light) |
| Barbara Lindemann | ... | thanks |
| Susan Linville | ... | thanks |
| Tom Lowenstein | ... | special thanks |
| Duncan MacLean | ... | special thanks (as Tracy & Duncan MacLean) |
| Tracy MacLean | ... | special thanks (as Tracy & Duncan MacLean) |
| Jeff Maynard | ... | thanks (as Jenni Gold & Jeff Maynard) |
| Hilary Morse | ... | thanks |
| Lincoln Nemeth | ... | thanks |
| Valerie Ann Nemeth | ... | thanks |
| Mark O'Brien | ... | in memory of |
| Guy Orly | ... | thanks |
| Pauline Orly | ... | special thanks |
| Ethan Persoff | ... | thanks |
| Robert Richter | ... | special thanks |
| Britt Ringer | ... | thanks |
| Marcus Rose | ... | special thanks |
| Jeremy Ruskin | ... | special thanks (as Jeremy & Roz Ruskin) |
| Roz Ruskin | ... | special thanks (as Jeremy & Roz Ruskin) |
| Jonathan Salk | ... | thanks |
| Bradford L. Schlei | ... | thanks (as Bradford Schlei) |
| John Schuster | ... | special thanks |
| Sig Shonholtz | ... | special thanks |
| Jerra Spence | ... | thanks |
| Paddy Spence | ... | thanks (as Paddy & Jerra Spence) |
| Karl Spoerri | ... | thanks |
| Viviana Vezzani | ... | thanks |
| John Wesley Whitton | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Fox Searchlight Pictures (presents)
- Such Much Films (in association with)
- Rhino Films (and)
Distributors
- Fox Searchlight Pictures (2012) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2012) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2012) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Argentina (2013) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Big Picture 2 Films (2013) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- InterCom (2013) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Odeon (2013) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (France) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (through Warner Bros.)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2013) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2013) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (through)
- 20th Century Fox CIS (2013) (Russia) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Digital Unit (2013) (United States) (video) (video on-demand) (HD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2013) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Blu Shine (2013) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Blu Shine (2013) (Argentina) (Blu-ray) (video)
- Odeon (2013) (Greece) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Film1 (2014) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dune Entertainment (made in association with)
- In Good Taste (catering)
- Carol Grant Casting (extras casting)
- Paws for Effect (animal trainers)
- Stella Pacific Management (studio teachers)
- Sonic Magic (sound post-production)
- Deborah Ross Film Design (main title design)
- CAPS Universal Payroll (payroll company)
- Media Services (payroll company)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (remote camera systems)
- Heywhatsyourface (grip and electric equipment)
- Quixote Studios (grip and electric equipment)
- Evidence Productions (camera)
- Indie Rentals (cameras)
- SIM Digital / Bling Digital (cameras)
- EVS (cameras)
- Earl of March (special thanks)
- AVID Technology (thanks)
- Badcock Apparel (thanks)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (thanks)
- Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water (thanks)
- Longshot Coffee (thanks)
- Runway (thanks)
- SAG-AFTRA (thanks)
- Zevia All Natural Soda (thanks)
- Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (supplier: iron lung)
- Dolby Digital (sound mix: Dolby Digital)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (sound mix)
- Datasat Digital Entertainment (sound mix)
- Central City Studio (hospital location provided by)
- Central City Studio (hospital uniforms)
- Division Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- Intelligent Media (international monitoring agency)
- Lakeshore Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true story, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | THE FESTIVAL HIT OF THE YEAR! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $113,467, 21 Oct 2012 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $9,138,338, 14 Mar 2013 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Hawkes placed a cushion under one side of his back to achieve the look of Mark O'Brien's distorted spine. See more » |
| Goofs | Rhea Perlman's name is spelled Pearlman in the end credits. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #6.160 (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Fine Wine Tasting for Two See more » |
| Quotes |
Mark O'Brien:
I believe in a God with a sense of humor. I would find it absolutely intolerable not to be to able blame someone for all this. See more » |