Summary:
A high school English teacher is outed as a gay man by a former student while accepting an Academy Award. Comedy ensues in the teacher's private life and small town where he teaches. Story rumored to be loosely based upon Tom Hanks acceptance speech when receiving his Academy Award for "Philadelphia".
| Runtime: | 90 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some strong language. |
| Production: | Paramount Pictures |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Frank Oz | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Paul Rudnick | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Joan Cusack | Emily Montgomery |
| Kevin Kline | Howard Brackett |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Holden | Meredith |
| Bob Newhart | Tom Halliwell |
| Debbie Reynolds | Berniece Brackett |
| Deborah Rush | Ava Blazer |
| Gregory Jbara | Walter Brackett |
| Lauren Ambrose | Vicky |
| Lewis J. Stadlen | Ed Kenrow |
| Matt Dillon | Cameron Drake |
| Shalom Harlow | Sonya |
| Shawn Hatosy | Jack |
| Tom Selleck | Peter Malloy |
| Wilford Brimley | Frank Brackett |
| Zak Orth | Mike |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Adam Schroeder | Executive Producer |
| G. Mac Brown | Co-Producer |
| Scott Rudin | Producer |
| Suzanne Santry | Associate Producer |
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