The Rewrite(2014)
A comedy about getting on the same page.
The Rewrite Synopsis
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
The Rewrite (2014) is a romance and comedy film directed by Marc Lawrence, released on June 15, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote and J.K. Simmons. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 648 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Lawrence
- Writers:
- Marc Lawrence
- Producers:
- Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer
- Cinematographer:
- Jonathan Brown
- Composer:
- Clyde Lawrence
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $4,453,524
- Status:
- Released
The Rewrite (2014) Trailer
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The Rewrite Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Rewrite.
The Rewrite - Official UK Trailer
Trailer
The Rewrite Official Trailer #2 (2015) - Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei Romantic Comedy HD
Trailer
The Rewrite Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh Grant
as Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomei
as Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcote
as Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmons
as Hal Lerner
Chris Elliott
as Jim Harper
Allison Janney
as Professor Weldon
- Whit Baldwin
Whit Baldwin
as Doug
Vanessa Wasche
as Rona
Enid Graham
as Trina
Shannon Marie Sullivan
as Sue
Jason Antoon
as Greg Nathan
- Jenny Neale
Jenny Neale
as Jenny Glick
Key crew
Directed by Marc Lawrence, written by Marc Lawrence, produced by Martin Shafer and Liz Glotzer.
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The Rewrite Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 648 ratings.
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The Rewrite – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rewrite online?
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The Rewrite (2014) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rewrite?
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The main cast of The Rewrite (2014) includes Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons and Chris Elliott. The film was directed by Marc Lawrence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rewrite released?
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The Rewrite was released on June 15, 2014 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Rewrite worth watching?
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The Rewrite (2014) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 648 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rewrite?
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Yes. The official The Rewrite trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.