Duane Hopwood

2005, Comedy/Drama, 1h 31m

20 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Duane Hopwood proves David Schwimmer has dramatic chops that have been too rarely tested onscreen, but fails to engage as an overall viewing experience. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Duane Hopwood (David Schwimmer) spends his nights working as a pit boss in Atlantic City, and his days drinking too much and lamenting his lost marriage to Linda (Janeane Garofalo). Just when life is looking its bleakest, police pull him over for drunk driving -- while one of his daughters is sleeping in the back seat. With his visitation rights on the line, Duane starts to focus on the things that are really important, and realize that the time to get his life back on track is running out.
  • Rating:
    R (Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Matt Mulhern
  • Producer:
    Melissa Marr, Marc Turtletaub, Lemore Syvan
  • Writer:
    Matt Mulhern
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $13.5K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    IFC Films

Cast & Crew

David Schwimmer
Duane Hopwood
Janeane Garofalo
Linda
Judah Friedlander
Anthony
Susan Lynch
Gina
Dick Cavett
Fred
Steven R. Schirripa
Steve
Jerry Grayson
Carl
Bill Buell
Wally
John Krasinski
Bob Flynn
Ramya Pratt
Mary
Rachel Covey
Kate
Brian Tarantina
Mr. Alonso
Irma St. Paule
Mrs. Fillipi
Matt Mulhern
Director
Matt Mulhern
Writer
Melissa Marr
Producer
Marc Turtletaub
Producer
Lemore Syvan
Producer
Michael Rohatyn
Original Music
Mauricio Rubinstein
Cinematography
Tom McArdle
Film Editing
Cindy Tolan
Casting
Ben Conable
Production Design
Andrew Lang
Co-Producer
Ethan Smith
Line Producer
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Critic Reviews for Duane Hopwood

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Audience Reviews for Duane Hopwood

  • Dec 29, 2009
    DAVID SCHWIMMER, JANEANE GAROFALO, JUDAH FRIEDLANDER, JOHN KRASINSKI, STEVE SCHIRRIPA David Schwimmer stars as Duane Hopwood, a down-on-his-luck divorced father who works the night shift as a pit boss at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City. Heartsick about the demise of his marriage to Linda (Janeane Garofolo), Duane does nothing much in his daily life but work and drink. When his visitation rights are threatened after he's caught driving while intoxicated with his daughter in the backseat, Duane confronts the realization that the time has come to get his life back on track before he loses everything. There are a lot of mixed reviews on this movie. I happened to like it. I wouldn't say enjoy, cause the movie is depressing and sad. But David Schwimmer is really, really, really good in this movie. He blew me away with his performance. First movie I have ever seen him in, and I will admit I was afraid I couldn't separate him from his character 'Ross' from the t.v. show 'Friends'. But there was no "Ross" in his performance. He was great. It's a very real, raw, and honest movie. Definitely not your feel good type movie. But one that will have you sympathizing with the characters, or even relating to them. The ending is bitter sweet. This story might touch home for a lot of people. It's a well done movie and I hope more people see it.
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  • Oct 21, 2009
    If your having trouble sleeping then watch this movie
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