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Neverwas

2005-09-09 · 103 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Thriller

Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.

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Directors
Joshua Michael Stern
Production companies
Legacy Filmworks, Neverwas Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 11,246

Top Cast

Ian McKellenIan McKellenGabriel Finch
Aaron EckhartAaron EckhartZach Riley
Brittany MurphyBrittany MurphyMaggie Blake
Nick NolteNick NolteT. L. Pierson
Jessica LangeJessica LangeKatherine Pierson
William HurtWilliam HurtDr. Peter Reed
Bill BellamyBill BellamyMartin Sands
Alan CummingAlan CummingJake
Vera FarmigaVera FarmigaEleanna
Michael MoriartyMichael MoriartyDick
Ken RobertsTerrence
Cynthia StevensonCynthia StevensonSally
Lorena GaleLorena GaleJudy
Tabitha St. GermainTabitha St. GermainReceptionist
Tim HenryTim HenryHusky Sheriff
Joe MacalusoDeputy Sheriff
Andrew AirlieAndrew AirlieHead Editor
Eileen PeddeEileen PeddeWaitress
Ryan DrescherYoung Zach
Cassandra SawtellCassandra SawtellLittle Girl

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