Happy Accidents

"Sometimes the future is better than it used to be."

2000 1h 50m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 150

ComedyRomanceScience Fiction

Synopsis

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A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.

“Sometimes the future is better than it used to be.”

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Cast

Marisa Tomei
Ruby Weaver
Vincent D'Onofrio
Sam Deed
Nadia Dajani
Gretchen
Tovah Feldshuh
Lillian
Richard Portnow
Trip
Sean Gullette
Mark
Cara Buono
Bette
Lianna Pai
Claire

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brad Anderson
Writers: Brad Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brad Anderson, shot by Terry Stacey. 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 Evan Lurie. 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 Brad Anderson 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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Marisa Tomei and Vincent D'Onofrio and Nadia Dajani carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sometimes the future is better than it used to be.".

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IMDB entry: tt0208196 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Brad Anderson directs. Terry Stacey behind the camera. Evan Lurie scores. Brad Anderson cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Brad Anderson, shot by Terry Stacey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Evan Lurie. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Brad Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Marisa Tomei and Vincent D'Onofrio and Nadia Dajani carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Sometimes the future is better than it used to be.".
7IMDB entry: tt0208196 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.