The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

2022 1h 45m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 83

DramaComedyRomance

Synopsis

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This comical love story follows the story of A.J. Fikry, whose life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history and now his prized possession, a rare edition of Poe poems, has been stolen. He’s given up on people and even the books in his store offer another reminder that the world is changing too rapidly. But when a mysterious package arrives at the store, it gives Fikry the chance to make his life over and see things anew.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kunal Nayyar
A.J. Fikry
Lucy Hale
Amy
Christina Hendricks
Ismay
David Arquette
Lambiase
Scott Foley
Daniel
Lauren Stamile
Leonora
Mia Sinclair Jenness
Mollie Klock
Chase Ramsey
Deputy Doug

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hans Canosa
Writers: Gabrielle Zevin
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hans Canosa, shot by Alex Vendler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

CAST

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Original score by Starr Parodi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jason Nicholson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Kunal Nayyar and Lucy Hale and Christina Hendricks carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10643926 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Hans Canosa directs. Alex Vendler behind the camera. Starr Parodi scores. Jason Nicholson cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Hans Canosa, shot by Alex Vendler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Starr Parodi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jason Nicholson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kunal Nayyar and Lucy Hale and Christina Hendricks carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt10643926 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 22 themes, including "small town", "island", "bookshop", "based on novel or book".