I Love You Phillip Morris (2010)

The Conman who wouldn't go straight.

I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) poster

Steven Russell leads a seemingly average life – an organ player in the local church, happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force. That is until he has a severe car accident that leads him to the ultimate epiphany: he’s gay and he’s going to live life to the fullest – even if he has to break the law to do it. Taking on an extravagant lifestyle, Steven turns to cons and fraud to make ends meet and is eventually sent to the State Penitentiary where he meets the love of his life, a sensitive, soft-spoken man named Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts him to attempt (and often succeed at) one impossible con after another.

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nick Urata
Cinematography: Xavier Grobet
Editing: Thomas J. Nordberg
Production: EuropaCorp, Mad Chance
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $21M
Original Language: en

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Brutal Prison Drama, LGBTQ+ Stories, Courtroom Drama, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

small town, miami, florida, judge, con man, fraud, insurance fraud, car crash, jail, lgbt, white collar criminal, 1990s, gay theme, hiv/aids epidemic, gay relationship, amused

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Love You Phillip Morris about?
Steven Russell leads a seemingly average life – an organ player in the local church, happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force. That is until he has a severe car accident that leads him to the ultimate epiphany: he’s gay and he’s going to live life to the fullest – even if he has to break the law to do it. Taking on an extravagant lifestyle, Steven turns to cons and fraud to make ends meet and is eventually sent to the State Penitentiary where he meets the love of his life, a sensitive, soft-spoken man named Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts him to attempt (and often succeed at) one impossible con after another.
Who directed I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris was directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa.
Who stars in I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris stars Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Brennan Brown, Nicholas Alexander.
How long is I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris is a Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of I Love You Phillip Morris?
I Love You Phillip Morris had a budget of $13M.
How much did I Love You Phillip Morris gross?
I Love You Phillip Morris grossed $21M worldwide.
Where was I Love You Phillip Morris produced?
I Love You Phillip Morris was produced in France, United States of America.
What are the themes of I Love You Phillip Morris?
The themes of I Love You Phillip Morris include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Brutal Prison Drama, LGBTQ+ Stories, Courtroom Drama, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.