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The Rewrite streaming

2014 Movie United States Romance, Comedy 107 min Ages 12+

By: Marc Lawrence With: Caroline Aaron, Chris Elliott, Marisa Tomei, Vanessa Wasche, Bella Heathcote

Keith Michaels, an academy award winner for his screenplay for the movie "Paradise Misplaced", now faces the challenge of being rejected in Hollywood. To get a breakthrough he is forced to take the job he most hates, teaching. The assignment is at a college is far from his comforts and could possibly take him to a new life.

Filmium rating

63%

Mood

Comedic

Humorous

Light

Lighthearted

Reflective

Romantic

Cast & Crew

Marc Lawrence

Allison Janney

J.K. Simmons

Bella Heathcote

Caroline Aaron

Chris Elliott

Marisa Tomei

Hugh Grant

Whit Baldwin

Vanessa Wasche

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Natural Lighting

Realistic

Standard Framing

Narrative Structure

Linear

Pace

Balanced

Moderate

Moderate Pace

Steady

Runtime

Light

Soundtrack

Original Score

Style

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Contemporary

Romantic Comedy

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Career Decline

Personal Growth

Romantic Interest

Characters

Divorced Screenwriter

Mature Student

Single Mother

Young Student

Ending

Hopeful

New Beginnings

Reconciliation

Historical Context

2010S

Key Plot Points

Epiphany In Manhattan

Return To Teaching

Romance With Holly

Teaching Career Revival

Plot

Academic Setting

Personal Growth

Personal Redemption

Redemption

Romantic Entanglement

Romantic Pursuit

Setting

College Campus

New York

University

Upstate New York

Urban

Shooting Location

Binghamton University

Manhattan

New York

Theme

Love

Personal Redemption

Redemption

Second Chances

Self-Discovery

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults

College Students

Romantic Comedy Fans

Titles

How To Write Love

Les mots pour lui dire

The Reluctant Professor

The Rewrite

Wie schreibt man Liebe?

Critical Reception

Critic Consensus

Mixed Reviews

Festivals

Shanghai International Film Festival

Ratings

51 Metacritic

66% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

66% Rotten Tomatoes

Average Ratings

Mixed Reviews

Moderate Success

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2014

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