Mr. Deeds (2002)
Adam Sandler stars as a lovable small-town everyman who inherits a fortune and takes on the big city in this feel-good comedy.
Mr. Deeds - Movie Information
- Original Title: Mr. Deeds
- Release Year: 2002
- Directed by: Steven Brill
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 37m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 28, 2002 (Brazil - L), June 28, 2002 (United States - PG-13), November 1, 2002 (United Kingdom - 12A), August 15, 2002 (Germany - 6), January 8, 2003 (France - U), August 22, 2002 (Australia - M), February 7, 2003 (Italy), August 15, 2002 (Spain - A), November 1, 2002 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Mister Deeds (US), La Herencia del Sr. Deeds (SV), La herencia del Sr. Deeds (MX), นายดี๊ดส์ เศรษฐีใหม่หัวใจนอกนา (TH), Pán Deeds - Náhodný milionár (SK)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, New Line Cinema, Happy Madison Productions, Out of the Blue... Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Mr. Deeds - Plot
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
Mr. Deeds - Trailer
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Mr. Deeds - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Steven Brill
Main Cast
- Adam Sandler
- Winona Ryder
- John Turturro
- Allen Covert
- Peter Gallagher
- Jared Harris
- Erick Avari
- Peter Dante
- Conchata Ferrell
- Harve Presnell
Writers
- Tim Herlihy
Producers
- Sidney Ganis
- Jack Giarraputo
Mr. Deeds - FAQs
Where can you stream Mr. Deeds online?
Mr. Deeds is available to stream on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and truTV as part of flatrate subscriptions. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
Is Mr. Deeds based on a true story?
Mr. Deeds is not based on a true story. It is a remake of the 1936 Frank Capra classic Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, which itself was adapted from Clarence Budington Kelland's 1935 short story Opera Hat. The 2002 version updates the premise with a modern comedic spin.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds stars Adam Sandler as Longfellow Deeds and Winona Ryder as tabloid reporter Babe Bennett. The supporting cast includes John Turturro, Peter Gallagher, Allen Covert, Jared Harris, Conchata Ferrell, Harve Presnell, and a memorable cameo from Steve Buscemi as Crazy Eyes.
What is Mr. Deeds about?
Mr. Deeds follows Longfellow Deeds, a kind-hearted New Hampshire pizza shop owner who unexpectedly inherits $40 billion from a distant uncle. Thrust into New York City's cutthroat elite, he faces scheming opportunists and a reporter who falls for him while secretly working on an exposé.
What is the age rating for Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds is rated PG-13 in the United States, indicating some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. The film contains crude humor, mild language, and some suggestive content typical of Adam Sandler comedies from the early 2000s.
Does Steve Buscemi appear in Mr. Deeds?
Yes, Steve Buscemi appears in Mr. Deeds as Crazy Eyes, a quirky Sandler Films regular character with a memorable unsettling gaze. His comedic cameo became one of the film's most talked-about moments and is frequently cited by fans as a standout highlight of the movie.
How long is Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds has a runtime of 97 minutes, approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. It is a briskly paced comedy that keeps the story moving from small-town New Hampshire to the skyscrapers of New York City without overstaying its welcome.
Who directed and wrote Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds was directed by Steven Brill and written by Tim Herlihy, a frequent collaborator on Adam Sandler's Happy Madison productions. The film was produced by Sidney Ganis and Jack Giarraputo and released by Columbia Pictures on June 28, 2002.
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