The Greatest

2009 1h 39m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 177

Drama

Synopsis

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Teenagers Rose and Bennett were in love, and then a car crash claimed Bennett's life. He left behind a grieving mother, father and younger brother, and Rose was left all alone. She has no family to turn to for support, so when she finds out she's pregnant, she winds up at the Brewer's door. She needs their help, and although they can't quite admit it, they each need her so they can begin to heal.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierce Brosnan
Allen Brewer
Susan Sarandon
Grace Brewer
Carey Mulligan
Rose
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Bennett Brewer
Johnny Simmons
Ryan Brewer
Kevin Hagan
Priest
Amy Morton
Lydia
Deirdre O'Connell
Joyce

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shana Feste
Writers: Shana Feste
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 16% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shana Feste, shot by John Bailey. 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 Christophe Beck. 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 Cara Silverman 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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Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon and Carey Mulligan carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1226232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Shana Feste directs. John Bailey behind the camera. Christophe Beck scores. Cara Silverman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 16% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Directed by Shana Feste, shot by John Bailey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Cara Silverman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon and Carey Mulligan carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1226232 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.