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RUNTIME
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89 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Flipped
"You never forget your first love."
2010 1h 29m EN
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Synopsis
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When Juli meets Bryce in the second grade, she knows it's true love. After spending six years trying to convince Bryce the same, she's ready to give up - until he starts to reconsider.
βYou never forget your first love.β
Cast
Madeline Carroll
Juli Baker
Callan McAuliffe
Bryce Loski
Rebecca De Mornay
Patsy Loski
Anthony Edwards
Steven Loski
John Mahoney
Chet Duncan
Penelope Ann Miller
Trina Baker
Aidan Quinn
Richard Baker
Kevin Weisman
Daniel Baker
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- Andrew Scheinman, Rob Reiner
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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Fun facts πΏ
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MONEY
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Earned back only 31% of its budget on initial theatrical β a commercial disappointment on release.
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ERA
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Released 16 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Rob Reiner, shot by Thomas Del Ruth. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Marc Shaiman. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Robert Leighton 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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Madeline Carroll and Callan McAuliffe and Rebecca De Mornay carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "You never forget your first love.".
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Rob Reiner directs. Thomas Del Ruth behind the camera. Marc Shaiman scores. Robert Leighton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 189 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Earned back only 31% of its budget on initial theatrical β a commercial disappointment on release.
- 3Released 16 years ago.
- 4Directed by Rob Reiner, shot by Thomas Del Ruth. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 5Original score by Marc Shaiman. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 6Editor Robert Leighton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 7Madeline Carroll and Callan McAuliffe and Rebecca De Mornay carry the top of the cast.
- 8Marketing tagline: "You never forget your first love.".
- 9IMDB entry: tt0817177 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 10Classified under 14 themes, including "based on novel or book", "shyness", "family relationships", "unrequited love".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Thomas Del Ruth
- Original score
- Marc Shaiman
- Editing
- Robert Leighton
- Production design
- Bill Brzeski
- Costume design
- Durinda Wood
- Makeup / hair
- Dennis Liddiard
- VFX supervisor
- Kelvin McIlwain
- Sound
- Marc Fishman
- Stunt coordinator
- Banzai Vitale
- Runtime
- 89 min Β· 1h 29m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Box office
- $4,324,817
- Return
- 31% of budget
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG
- IMDB
- Flipped (2010)
Also by
Rob Reiner
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Trailers & featurettes
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Community reviews
What people are saying
- Alunauwieβ 8/10
Flipped is a heartwarming coming-of-age romance that explores how first love, family, and personal growth can completely change the way we see someone. Through dual perspectives, the film delivers a sincere message about empathy, appreciating people beyond first impressions, and understanding that true feelings often become clear with time. Its gentle storytelling and emotional warmth make it an easy recommendation for viewers who enjoy meaningful, character-driven romance. by alunauwie
Production companies
Who made it
- RE
Reiner / Greisman Productions
Castle Rock Entertainment
US
Key crew
- Stand InGary T. Jones
- NovelWendelin Van Draanen
- Production DesignBill Brzeski
- Executive ProducerDavid Siegel
- Executive ProducerLiz Glotzer
- CastingJanet Hirshenson
- Costume DesignDurinda Wood
- CastingJane Jenkins
- ProducerAlan Greisman
- Set DecorationDanielle Berman
- EditorRobert Leighton
- Executive ProducerMartin Shafer
- Art DirectionDesma Murphy
- ProducerRob Reiner
- Production SupervisorJennifer Corey
- Camera OperatorDavid Luckenbach
- Steadicam OperatorDavid Luckenbach
- Sound Effects EditorJon Title
- Chief Lighting TechnicianPaul McIlvaine
- Transportation CaptainDavid Schmidt
- Set DesignerLorrie Campbell
- Unit Production ManagerDavid Siegel
- CablemanGail Carroll-Coe
- Costume SupervisorVirginia Burton
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- based on novel or book
- shyness
- family relationships
- unrequited love
- neighbor
- teenage boy
- teenage love
- first crush
- young love
- opposites attract
- multiple perspectives
- 1950s
- 1960s
- based on young adult novel
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Premiere2010-07-26Β· Hollywood, California
- Theatrical (limited)2010-08-06PG
- Theatrical2010-09-10PG
Also known as
International titles
- θε¨ιζ₯CN
- εε€±CN
- ιζ₯θε¨CN
- ζ’§ζ‘ζ δΉζCN
- Flipped - Il primo amore non si scorda maiIT
- FlippedUS
- ν립KR
