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Waking Up in Reno

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6.3K
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Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, Natasha Richardson, and Panagiotis Golfis in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
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A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.

  • Director
    • Jordan Brady
  • Writers
    • Brent Briscoe
    • Mark Fauser
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Charlize Theron
    • Patrick Swayze
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jordan Brady
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Charlize Theron
      • Patrick Swayze
    • 46User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Lonnie Earl Dodd
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Candy Kirkendall
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Roy Kirkendall
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Darlene Dodd
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Doc Tuley
    Billy O'Sullivan
    Billy O'Sullivan
    • Lonnie Earl III
    Galvin Chapman
    • Lane Dodd
    Kelsey Chapman
    • Lacy Dodd
    Cleo King
    Cleo King
    • June
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • Fred Bush
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Russell Whitehead
    Mark Fauser
    • Boyd
    Aszue Wilson
    • Mini-Mart Cashier
    Hody Porterfield
    • Hodie at the Big Texan
    Jo Harvey Allen
    Jo Harvey Allen
    • Waitress at Big Texan
    Rebecca Chace
    Rebecca Chace
    • Hospital Nurse
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Bell Hop
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Brenda - Spanish Woman
    • Director
      • Jordan Brady
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
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    • Trivia
      Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were attached to star in this, but dropped out prior to filming.
    • Goofs
      When the group begins driving from Arkansas to Reno, they are seen near an exit sign for De Valls Bluff and Biscoe, Arkansas. This exit sign is on I-40 east almost halfway between Little Rock and Memphis, thus they were heading in the wrong direction for Reno.
    • Quotes

      [Candy has slept with Darlene's husband]

      Darlene: And you call yourself my friend.

      Candy: Damn right I do.

    • Crazy credits
      The Miramax logo has the New York skyline fade away and be replaced with the Reno skyline.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Worst Films of 2002 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Stopped Loving You
      Written by Marjorie Maye (as Marjorie Maye Pulice), Stephen M. Donato and Michael Napolitano
      Performed by Deanna Della Cioppa
      Courtesy of Barbara L. Jordan/Heavy Hitters

    User reviews46

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    enjoyable movie

    I enjoyed this movie.The chevy suburban is nice and you wish you were taking the trip with the cast.All four leads are very natural and believable.Swayze is very likable in this role.Charlize Theron is drop-dead gorgeous and sexy in this,and for any of her fans this is absolute must.The script is okay and funny enough,with some good taste satire of the characters.The flavour of roadside america is attractive without turning into a travel guide.All in all,a well done movie for what it is, doesnt pretend to be anything more.
    • jimakros
    • Jul 10, 2003
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2002 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Прокинувшись у Ріно
    • Filming locations
      • Reno, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Crossfire Sound & Pictures
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $267,109
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $108,930
      • Oct 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $374,312
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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