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The Man from Elysian Fields

2001Movie1 h 46 min

DramaRomance
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes52%54%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes52%54%

Summary

A failed novelist's inability to pay the bills strains relations with his wife and leads him to work at an escort service, where he becomes entwined with a wealthy woman whose husband is a successful writer.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
George Hickenlooper
Written by
Phillip Jayson Lasker
Produced by
Andy Garcia, Andrew Pfeffer, Donald Zuckerman
Music by
Anthony Marinelli

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Facts

September 13, 2001 · 1 h 46 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 13, 2001
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
22 countries

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Questions about The Man from Elysian Fields

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Is The Man from Elysian Fields worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 57).

Is The Man from Elysian Fields good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Man from Elysian Fields a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.