Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
The search for true love begins outside the box.
Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.
Director: Craig Gillespie
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 12, 2007
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Ryan Gosling - Lars Lindstrom
- Emily Mortimer - Karin
- Paul Schneider - Gus
- R.D. Reid - Reverand Bock
- Kelli Garner - Margo
- Nancy Beatty - Mrs. Gruner
- Doug Lennox - Mr. Hofstedter
- Joe Bostick - Mr. Shaw
- Liz Gordon - Mrs. Schindler
- Nicky Guadagni - Mrs. Petersen
Screenplay
Music: David Torn
Cinematography: Adam Kimmel
Editing: Tatiana S. Riegel
Production: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lars Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, The Pain of Unrequited Love
Keywords
dying and death, shyness, wisconsin, delusion, lone wolf, loss, loneliness, doll, mental illness, blow up doll, lighthearted
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lars and the Real Girl about?
- Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.
- Who directed Lars and the Real Girl?
- Lars and the Real Girl was directed by Craig Gillespie.
- Who stars in Lars and the Real Girl?
- Lars and the Real Girl stars Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, R.D. Reid, Kelli Garner, Nancy Beatty.
- How long is Lars and the Real Girl?
- Lars and the Real Girl has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Lars and the Real Girl?
- Lars and the Real Girl is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Lars and the Real Girl?
- Lars and the Real Girl has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Lars and the Real Girl?
- Lars and the Real Girl had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Lars and the Real Girl gross?
- Lars and the Real Girl grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was Lars and the Real Girl produced?
- Lars and the Real Girl was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lars and the Real Girl?
- The themes of Lars and the Real Girl include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, The Pain of Unrequited Love.