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The Rewrite (2014)
Director: Marc Lawrence
Cast: Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons
6.3
67%Runtime107 min
Rating12A
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2014 romantic comedy 'The Rewrite' received generally positive reviews from critics, with a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, directed by Marc Lawrence, stars Hugh Grant as an Oscar-winning screenwriter who takes a teaching job at a college and falls for a single mother played by Marisa Tomei. While the film did not earn any major awards, its respectable IMDb rating of 6.3/10 suggests it was reasonably well-received by audiences.
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Directed by the talented Marc Lawrence, The Rewrite (2014) is a charming romantic comedy that showcases the charismatic performances of Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei. Fans of Lawrence's signature blend of humor and heart will especially appreciate this story about a struggling screenwriter who finds unexpected connection and inspiration while teaching at a small-town college.
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The Rewrite is a 2014 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Marc Lawrence. It stars Hugh Grant as a washed-up screenwriter who begins teaching at Binghamton University, and Marisa Tomei as a single mother with whom the screenwriter finds romance. It began development at Castle Rock Entertainment in October 2012, and filming began in New York in April 2013.
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