Waking Up in Reno

2002, Comedy/Romance, 1h 31m

39 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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The humor is on the level of a corny sitcom, and the tone is condescending. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Candy (Charlize Theron) and Lonnie Earl (Billy Bob Thornton) are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy (Patrick Swayze) and he's married to Darlene (Natasha Richardson). So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jordan Brady
  • Producer:
    Ben Myron, Robert Salerno, Dwight Yoakam
  • Writer:
    Brent Briscoe, Mark Fauser
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $261.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Miramax Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Billy Bob Thornton
Lonnie Earl
Charlize Theron
Candy
Natasha Richardson
Darlene Dodd
Patrick Swayze
Roy
Holmes Osborne
Doc Tuley
Chelcie Ross
Fred Bush
Penélope Cruz
Brenda (Spanish Woman)
Tony Orlando
Self
Jordan Brady
Director
Brent Briscoe
Writer
Mark Fauser
Writer
Ben Myron
Producer
Robert Salerno
Producer
Dwight Yoakam
Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Jonathan Gordon
Executive Producer
Jeremy Kramer
Executive Producer
Bruce Heller
Co-Producer
William A. Fraker
Cinematographer
Jeanne Oppewall
Production Design
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Film Editing
Marty Stuart
Music
Michelle Kuznetsky
Music Supervisor
Mary Ramos
Music Supervisor
Doug Hall
Costume Design
Emily Schweber
Casting
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Critic Reviews for Waking Up in Reno

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Audience Reviews for Waking Up in Reno

  • Aug 27, 2007
    Actually a really good film with some genuine comic and sad moments throughout.
    Barry L Super Reviewer
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