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Inventing the Abbotts
“When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.”
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Inventing the Abbotts at a glance
Inventing the Abbotts is a 1997 drama and romance film, running 1h 50m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-04-04
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 276 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
Cast
14 names
Joaquin PhoenixDoug Holt
Liv TylerPamela Abbott
Jennifer ConnellyEleanor Abbott
Billy CrudupJacey Holt
Joanna GoingAlice Abbott
Kathy BakerHelen Holt
Will PattonLloyd Abbott
Michael SuttonSteve
Garrett M. BrownWebb Crosby
Barbara WilliamsJoan Abbott
Alessandro NivolaPeter VanlaninghamNicole M. VassalloGiggling Girl #1
Amanda ShermanGiggling Girl #2
Shawn HatosyVictorQuestions about Inventing the Abbotts
Quick answersWhere can I watch Inventing the Abbotts in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Inventing the Abbotts is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Inventing the Abbotts suitable for children?
Inventing the Abbotts is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Inventing the Abbotts about?
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance…
How long is Inventing the Abbotts?
Inventing the Abbotts runs for 1h 50m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Inventing the Abbotts trailer?
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