The Rewrite(2014)
A comedy about getting on the same page.
Synopsis
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
Directed by Marc Lawrence
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Cast
Hugh Grant
Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomei
Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcote
Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmons
Hal Lerner
Chris Elliott
Jim Harper
Allison Janney
Professor Weldon
Whit Baldwin
Doug
Vanessa Wasche
Rona
Enid Graham
Trina
Shannon Marie Sullivan
Sue
Jason Antoon
Greg Nathan
Jenny Neale
Jenny Glick
Caroline Aaron
Ellen
Billy Griffith
TSA Agent
Kevin Michael Kennedy
TSA Officer Kevin
Ali Merhi
TSA Agent Ali
Lily Wen
Judy
Olivia Luccardi
Chloe
The Rewrite — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Rewrite?+
The Rewrite is available to stream on Philo, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Rewrite come out?+
The Rewrite was released in 2014.
How long is The Rewrite?+
The Rewrite runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed The Rewrite?+
The Rewrite was directed by Marc Lawrence.
Who stars in The Rewrite?+
The Rewrite stars Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons and Chris Elliott.
Is The Rewrite worth watching?+
The Rewrite holds a 6.0/10 rating from 658 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of romance and comedy.
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