Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

"Don't just sit there. Do nothing."

2018 1h 55m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 784

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.

“Don't just sit there. Do nothing.”

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Cast

Joaquin Phoenix
John Callahan
Jonah Hill
Donny
Rooney Mara
Annu
Jack Black
Dexter
Tony Greenhand
Tim
Beth Ditto
Reba
Mark Webber
Mike
Ronnie Adrian
Martingale

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gus Van Sant
Writers: Gus Van Sant, John Callahan, Jack Gibson
Languages: English
Countries: France, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gus Van Sant, shot by Christopher Blauvelt. 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 Danny Elfman. 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 Gus Van Sant 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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Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill and Rooney Mara carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Don't just sit there. Do nothing.".

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The take

Gus Van Sant directs. Christopher Blauvelt behind the camera. Danny Elfman scores. Gus Van Sant cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $3.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
4Directed by Gus Van Sant, shot by Christopher Blauvelt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Danny Elfman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gus Van Sant shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill and Rooney Mara carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Don't just sit there. Do nothing.".
9IMDB entry: tt6288124 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "portland, oregon", "biography", "based on true story", "car accident".