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Hysterical Blindness (2002)
Director: Mira Nair
Cast: Uma Thurman, Gena Rowlands, Juliette Lewis, Justin Chambers
6.5
75%Runtime99 min
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Two friends lament their unhappy single lives while searching for Mr. Right in 1980s New Jersey.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Hysterical Blindness, the 2002 TV movie directed by Mira Nair, has received generally positive reviews from critics. The film has a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that it has been well-received. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 6.5/10, which suggests that it has been met with a moderately positive response from audiences.
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Fans of gritty drama and strong ensemble casts will appreciate Hysterical Blindness, Mira Nair's 2002 film starring Uma Thurman, Gena Rowlands, and Juliette Lewis. The film offers a poignant, slice-of-life look at female friendship and the search for love and fulfillment in 1980s New Jersey.
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Hysterical Blindness is a 2002 American television drama film directed by Mira Nair and written by Laura Cahill, based on her stage play of the same name. It stars Gena Rowlands, Uma Thurman, Juliette Lewis, and Ben Gazzara. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 16, 2002, and aired on HBO on August 21, 2002. In 2003, Uma Thurman won a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Debby Miller. Ben Gazzara and Gena Rowlands also won Best Supporting Actor/Actress awards for their performances as Virginia Miller and Nick Piccolo at the 2003 Emmy Awards. The opening titles by Trollbäck + Company won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design in 2003.
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