

Dare
2009-11-13 · 91 min · ★ 5.6
When a pompous actor tells good girl Alexa that she hasn't lived, she embarks on a bold journey that takes her to mysterious bad boy Johnny. Envious, her shy best friend Ben also dares to pursue Johnny.
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- Directors
- Adam Salky
- Production companies
- Gigantic Pictures, Next Wednesday Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 18,088
Top Cast
Emmy RossumAlexa Walker
Zach GilfordJohnny Drake
Ashley SpringerBen Berger
Ana GasteyerRuth Berger
Rooney MaraCourtney
Sandra BernhardDr. Serena Mohr
Alan CummingGrant Matson
Cady HuffmanDr. Kolton
Chris RiggiJosh
Brea BeeMel Drake
Lucy McMichaelMs. Davis
Suzanne SavoyDeirdre Walker
Wayne PyleAlan Berger
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