Inventing the Abbotts
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19971h 50m6.3(269 votes)
DramaRomance
Synopsis
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug…
Inventing the Abbotts (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Pat O'Connor. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, and Jennifer Connelly. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 269 votes.
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Director
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
Doug Holt
Liv Tyler
Pamela Abbott
Jennifer Connelly
Eleanor Abbott
Billy Crudup
Jacey Holt
Joanna Going
Alice Abbott
Kathy Baker
Helen Holt
Will Patton
Lloyd Abbott
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Who stars in Inventing the Abbotts?
Inventing the Abbotts stars Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, and Billy Crudup, and was directed by Pat O'Connor.
How long is Inventing the Abbotts?
Inventing the Abbotts has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.
When did Inventing the Abbotts come out?
Inventing the Abbotts was released in 1997.
What genre is Inventing the Abbotts?
Inventing the Abbotts is a drama and romance film.
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Inventing the Abbotts holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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