Me and Orson Welles(2008)
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Me and Orson Welles Synopsis
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Me and Orson Welles (2008) is a drama, history and comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, released on September 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes and Ben Chaplin. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 215 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Linklater
- Writers:
- Holly Gent, Robert Kaplow, Vincent Palmo Jr.
- Producers:
- Ann Carli, Richard Linklater, Marc Samuelson
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Pope
- Composer:
- Michael J. McEvoy
- Production:
- CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, Framestore, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, Detour Filmproduction
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,336,172
- Status:
- Released
Me and Orson Welles (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Me and Orson Welles before you stream it.
Me and Orson Welles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zac Efron
as Richard Samuels
Christian McKay
as Orson Welles
Claire Danes
as Sonja Jones
Ben Chaplin
as George Coulouris
Zoe Kazan
as Gretta Alder
Eddie Marsan
as John Houseman
Kelly Reilly
as Muriel Brassler
James Tupper
as Joseph Cotten
Leo Bill
as Norman Lloyd
Patrick Kennedy
as Grover Burgess
Aidan McArdle
as Martin Gabel
Al Weaver
as Sam Leve
Key crew
Directed by Richard Linklater, written by Holly Gent, Robert Kaplow and Vincent Palmo Jr., produced by Ann Carli, Richard Linklater and Marc Samuelson.
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Me and Orson Welles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 215 ratings.
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Me and Orson Welles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Me and Orson Welles online?
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Me and Orson Welles (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Me and Orson Welles?
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The main cast of Me and Orson Welles (2008) includes Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes, Ben Chaplin and Zoe Kazan. The film was directed by Richard Linklater. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Me and Orson Welles released?
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Me and Orson Welles was released on September 5, 2008 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Me and Orson Welles worth watching?
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Me and Orson Welles (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 215 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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