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The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
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The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

2009-07-07 · 98 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama · Romance

After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of reflection and finds herself heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown.

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Directors
Rebecca Miller
Production companies
Elevation Filmworks, Grand Army Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,860,973

Top Cast

Robin WrightRobin WrightPippa Lee
Alan ArkinAlan ArkinHerb Lee
Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesChris Nadeau
Blake LivelyBlake LivelyYoung Pippa Lee
Winona RyderWinona RyderSandra Dulles
Mike BinderMike BinderSam Shapiro
Maria BelloMaria BelloSuky Sarkissian
Julianne MooreJulianne MooreKat
Cornel WestCornel WestDon Sexton
Zoe KazanZoe KazanGrace Lee
Shirley KnightShirley KnightDot Nadeau
Monica BellucciMonica BellucciGigi Lee
Madeline McNultyMadeline McNultyYoung Pippa, 7
Adam ShonkwilerChester Sarkissian - Age 22
Myra Lucretia TaylorMyra Lucretia TaylorNight Nurse
Robin WeigertRobin WeigertAunt Trish
Ryan McDonaldRyan McDonaldBen Lee
Tim GuineeTim GuineeDes Sarkissian
Christin Sawyer DavisChristin Sawyer DavisShelly
Joan CopelandJoan CopelandPiano Player

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