Summary
A look at the lives of several struggling L.A. musicians. Gwen, a singer-songwriter, is on a quest for the big-time. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, Gwen tries to steal her boss' boyfriend, a veteran rock producer. The producer, meanwhile, is trying to orchestrate a comeback for an '80s band.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics a little warmer than audiences (+7)
Critics 65Audiences 58GoodWatch 54
Tomatometer67%
Metascore62
Letterboxd · 266 ratings3.1/5
IMDb6.1
Audience score51%
Running time
1 h 32 min
A typical length for comedies, −8 min on the typical 100
typical 10092Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1999
September 17, 1999
27 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchComfort WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 19 more35 people
- JGJade GordonGwen
- John TaylorClive
- Michael Des BarresNick
- Martin KempJonesy
- Larry KleinBurt
- John DoeCarl
- Lucinda JenneyKate
- MMMarion MoseleyIn Utero Baby
- VNVeronica NommensonViolet
- ENElena NommensenRose
- ANAmelia NommensonDaisy
- Ally SheedyLiz
- NWNicholas WalkerMasseuse
- Rosanna ArquetteEva
Jeffrey McDonaldKevin- CMCatherine MunroGroupie #1
Kristina HayesGroupie #2- APAlyse PozzoGroupie #3
Richmond ArquetteRick
Lumi CavazosRosio
Michael E. RodgersJournalist- PDPaige DylanNerve's Mom
Vincent BerryNerve
Polly PlattMaggie
Directing · 2
- Kurt Voss Director, Writer
- Allison Anders Director, Writer
Production · 3
- Daniel Hassid Producer
- Nanda Rao Unit Production Manager, Co-Producer
- Nancy Griffin Co-Producer
Camera · 1
- Kristian Bernier Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Chris Figler Editor
Sound · 1
- Larry Klein Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- Alyssa Coppelman Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 4
- Anita Cabada Costume Design
- Suzan Kaminga Hairstylist
- Suzan Kaminga Jones Makeup Artist
- Tara Woodworth Assistant Hairstylist
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