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Waking Up in Reno
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Waking Up in Reno

2002-12-13 · 91 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Romance

Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. 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.

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Directors
Jordan Brady
Production companies
Miramax
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 261,603

Top Cast

Natasha RichardsonNatasha RichardsonDarlene Dodd
Charlize TheronCharlize TheronCandy Kirkendall
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonLonnie Earl Dodd
Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeRoy Kirkendall
David KoechnerDavid KoechnerBell Hop
Penélope CruzPenélope CruzBrenda
Holmes OsborneHolmes OsborneDoc Tuley
Chelcie RossChelcie RossFred Bush
Cleo KingCleo KingJune
Billy O'SullivanBilly O'SullivanLonnie Earl III
Brent BriscoeBrent BriscoeRussell Whitehead
Kelsey ChapmanLacy Dodd
Galvin ChapmanLane Dodd
Mark FauserMark FauserBoyd
Jo Harvey AllenJo Harvey AllenWaitress at Big Texan
Rebecca ChaceRebecca ChaceHospital Nurse
Tony OrlandoTony OrlandoSelf
Wayne FedermanWayne FedermanRonnie the Rooster
John DeMitaJohn DeMitaAdditional Voices (voice)
Dave ColonDave ColonMotorcyclist (uncredited)

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