The Center of the World(2001)
The Center of the World Synopsis
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
The Center of the World (2001) is a drama and romance film directed by Wayne Wang, released on April 19, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino and Shane Edelman. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Wayne Wang
- Writers:
- Ellen Benjamin Wong, Paul Auster, Miranda July
- Producers:
- Wayne Wang, Peter Newman
- Cinematographer:
- Mauro Fiore
- Production:
- Redeemable Features, Artisan Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Center of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Molly Parker
as Florence
Peter Sarsgaard
as Richard Longman
Carla Gugino
as Jerri
Shane Edelman
as Porter
Karry Brown
as Lap Dancer
Alisha Klass
as Pandora Stripper
Mel Gorham
as Roxanne
- Lisa Newlan
Lisa Newlan
as Porn Site Woman
- Jason McCabe
Jason McCabe
as Pete
- Travis Miljan
Travis Miljan
as Dog Owner
- Jerry Sherman
Jerry Sherman
as Old Man
Pat Morita
as Taxi Driver
Key crew
Directed by Wayne Wang, written by Ellen Benjamin Wong, Paul Auster and Miranda July, produced by Wayne Wang and Peter Newman.
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The Center of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 90 ratings.
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The Center of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Center of the World online?
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The Center of the World (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Center of the World?
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The main cast of The Center of the World (2001) includes Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino, Shane Edelman and Karry Brown. The film was directed by Wayne Wang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Center of the World released?
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The Center of the World was released on April 19, 2001 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Center of the World worth watching?
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The Center of the World (2001) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.