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Riding in Cars with Boys

Origin
United States
Genre
Comedy
Released
19 October, 2001
Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys is a 2001 American biographical film based on the autobiography of the same name by Beverly Donofrio, about a woman who overcame difficulties, including being a teen mother, and who later earned a master's degree. The movie's narrative spans the years 1961 to 1986. It stars Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, and James Woods. It was the last film directed by Penny Marshall. Although the film is co-produced by Beverly Donofrio, many of its details differ from the book.

Director Penny Marshall
Produced by James L. Brooks, Laurence Mark, Sara Colleton, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell
Screenplay by Morgan Upton Ward
Starring Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, Adam Garcia, Lorraine Bracco, James Woods
Music Hans Zimmer, Heitor Pereira
Cinematography Miroslav Ondříček
Edited by Richard Marks
Production, company Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
Released October 19, 2001
Running time 132 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $48 million
Box office $35.7 million
Netflix ID 60021641

Informazioni su Riding in Cars with Boys

An intelligent but naive young girl named Beverly has her whole life ahead of her, including a potential career that involves writing literature. Unfortunately for her however, her plans got derailed after having a child as a teenager, causing her to shift her focus from herself unto her newborn son.

Realizzazione di Riding in Cars with Boys

During the film, actress Drew Barrymore played the role of Adam Garcia's mother, however she is actually two years younger than him in real life. Prior to casting Steve Zahn for the role of Ray Hasek, actor Norman Reedus was initially being considered. 

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