Larry Crowne (2011)
A feel-good comedy-drama about second chances, starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, directed by Hanks himself.
Larry Crowne - Movie Information
- Original Title: Larry Crowne
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Tom Hanks
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 30, 2011 (Austria), June 30, 2011 (United States - PG-13), July 1, 2011 (United Kingdom - 12A), June 30, 2011 (Germany - 0), July 6, 2011 (France - TP), July 21, 2011 (Australia - M), June 30, 2011 (Brazil - 10), October 28, 2011 (Italy - T)
- Alternative Titles: Larry Crowne (PT), Il n'est jamais trop tard (FR), I periptosi Larry Crowne (GR), El Amor Llama Dos Veces (SV), 拉瑞·克劳 (CN), Moje krásná učitelka (CZ), Det är aldrig för sent, Larry Crowne (SE), Larry Crowne - O Amor Está de Volta (BR)
- Production Companies: Playtone, Vendôme Production
- Production Countries: United States of America, France
Larry Crowne - Plot
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.
Larry Crowne - Trailer
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Rediscover life and love.
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Larry Crowne - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tom Hanks
Main Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Julia Roberts
- Bryan Cranston
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Pam Grier
- Taraji P. Henson
- George Takei
- Nia Vardalos
- Sarah Mahoney
- Roxana Ortega
Writers
- Nia Vardalos
- Tom Hanks
Producers
- Gary Goetzman
- Tom Hanks
Larry Crowne - FAQs
Where can you stream Larry Crowne online?
Larry Crowne is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently included in any major subscription streaming service, so a digital rental or purchase is the easiest way to watch it.
Is Larry Crowne based on a true story?
No, Larry Crowne is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Tom Hanks and Nia Vardalos. The story of a middle-aged man reinventing himself through community college is fictional, though it draws on universally relatable themes of job loss and personal reinvention.
Who are the main actors in Larry Crowne?
Larry Crowne features Tom Hanks in the title role alongside Julia Roberts as his college speech teacher Mercedes Tainot. The supporting cast includes Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Pam Grier, Taraji P. Henson, George Takei, Nia Vardalos, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Wilmer Valderrama.
What is Larry Crowne about?
Larry Crowne follows a good-natured man who loses his retail job due to lack of a college degree and decides to enroll at a local community college. There he joins a scooter gang, discovers new passions, and gradually falls for his cynical but warm-hearted speech instructor, Mercedes Tainot.
Who directed Larry Crowne?
Larry Crowne was directed by Tom Hanks, who also stars in the title role and co-wrote the screenplay with Nia Vardalos. It is Hanks's second directorial feature, following That Thing You Do! (1996), and was produced through his production company Playtone.
What is the age rating for Larry Crowne?
Larry Crowne is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it suitable for most audiences aged 13 and over. In the United Kingdom it carries a 12A certificate, while in Australia it received an M rating. The film contains mild language and brief suggestive content.
How long is Larry Crowne?
Larry Crowne has a runtime of 98 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes. Its brisk, light pace makes it an easy and comfortable watch, well suited to a casual evening viewing for fans of feel-good romantic comedies and character-driven stories.
What movies are similar to Larry Crowne?
If you enjoyed Larry Crowne, you might also like Educating Rita (1983), a British comedy-drama about a working-class woman returning to education, When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Annie Hall (1977), or The Great Buck Howard (2008). All share themes of personal reinvention, romance, and warm character dynamics.
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