Why Stop Now?

Name: Why Stop Now?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2012
Rating: 40.065
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, Tracy Morgan, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., Sarah Ramos

2012·Movie

1h 28min

Ratings

40/100

My ScoreNot Rated

5.5

36|6.2

25|28

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About

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Rehab.

When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.

DNA

Genres: Coming-Of-Age Drama Dark Comedy
Mood: ReflectiveHumorousIntensePlayfulTurbulent
Themes: Coming Of AgePersonal GrowthMother-Son RelationshipAddiction
Plot: Road TripFamily DynamicsOvercoming AddictionUnlikely AlliancesHostage SituationDrug Deal Gone Wrong
Pacing: FastTwisting
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Fast-Paced ExchangesColloquial Language
Character Types: RebelReluctant HeroCaregiverTrickster
Humor: SlapstickSituational ComedyCringe Comedy
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeRoadside Motels
Cinematic Style: Fast CuttingPov ShotsSteadicam Shots
Costume and Set: Modern AttireCar Interior

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Ron Nyswaner, Phil Dorling, Ben Kutchins

Produced by:

Ron Nyswaner, Brice Dal Farra, Claude Dal Farra

Composed by:

Spencer David Hutchings

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Eli

Melissa Leo

Penny

Tracy Morgan

Sprinkles

Isiah Whitlock, Jr.

Black

Sarah Ramos

Chloe

Emma Rayne Lyle

Nicole

Stephanie March

Trish

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