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Happy Accidents

2000-01-25 · 110 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Romance · Science Fiction

A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.

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Directors
Brad Anderson
Production companies
IFC Productions, Accidental Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 688,510

Top Cast

Marisa TomeiMarisa TomeiRuby Weaver
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioSam Deed
Nadia DajaniNadia DajaniGretchen
Tovah FeldshuhTovah FeldshuhLillian
Richard PortnowRichard PortnowTrip
Sean GulletteSean GulletteMark
Cara BuonoCara BuonoBette
Lianna PaiLianna PaiClaire
Tamara JenkinsTamara JenkinsRobin
José ZúñigaJosé ZúñigaJose
Bronson DudleyVictor
Michael McGloneMichael McGloneTab
Anthony Michael HallAnthony Michael HallAnthony Michael Hall
Holland TaylorHolland TaylorTherapist
Mick WeberFloor Supervisor
Neal HuffNeal HuffArtist
Sam SederSam SederNed
Robert StantonRobert StantonFetishist
Stephen GevedonStephen GevedonFrenchman
Larry FessendenLarry FessendenJunkie

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