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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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The Pretty One
2014 1h 30m EN
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6.1
MID
★6.1TMDB · 261
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
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When her idolized twin sister Audrey dies in a car accident, Laurel decides to take her place. But, as she eases into the life she has always wanted, she must decide between continuing the lie or revealing herself.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Zoe Kazan
Laurel / Audrey
Jake Johnson
Basel
Ron Livingston
Charles
Danny Pudi
Dr. Rao
Sterling Beaumon
Hunter
John Carroll Lynch
Frank
Frankie Shaw
Claudia
Sabrina Lloyd
Edith
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Jenée LaMarque
- Writers
- Jenée LaMarque
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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ERA
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Released 12 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Jenée LaMarque, shot by Polly Morgan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Julian Wass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Kiran Pallegadda shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Zoe Kazan and Jake Johnson and Ron Livingston carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt2140577 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Jenée LaMarque directs. Polly Morgan behind the camera. Julian Wass scores. Kiran Pallegadda cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 12 years ago.
- 3Directed by Jenée LaMarque, shot by Polly Morgan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Julian Wass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Kiran Pallegadda shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Zoe Kazan and Jake Johnson and Ron Livingston carry the top of the cast.
- 7IMDB entry: tt2140577 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Polly Morgan
- Original score
- Julian Wass
- Editing
- Kiran Pallegadda
- Production design
- Anne Costa
- Costume design
- Emily Batson
- Makeup / hair
- Jenna Tucker
- Runtime
- 90 min · 1h 30m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $13,769
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Jenée LaMarque
Stills · wallpapers
Selected frames
Full-resolution frames — open one to save it as a wallpaper.
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- SC
Schorr Pictures
- PR
Provenance Pictures
- RC
RCR Pictures
Key crew
- CastingMary Vernieu
- Production DesignAnne Costa
- EditorKiran Pallegadda
- CastingLindsay Graham Ahanonu
- ProducerSteven J. Berger
- Makeup Department HeadJenna Tucker
- Art DirectionBrittany Bradford
- WigmakerCarol F. Doran
- Costume DesignEmily Batson
- HairstylistJessyca Clendenin
- ProducerRobin Schorr
- Script SupervisorJane Forbes
- Best Boy ElectricDavid A. Hoffman
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- woman director
- accident
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2013-04-20
- Theatrical2014-02-07R
Also known as
International titles
- Viena iš gražuoliųLT
- A Mais BonitaPT
- Diferenças e SemelhançasBR
- 더 프리티 원KR
