Broken Flowers
Sometimes life brings some strange surprises
Genres
Overview
Introverted Don Johnston receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates Don to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames seeking answers.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$46720491
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
2005-07-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1401
Vote Average
6.918
Bill Murray
Don Johnston
Sharon Stone
Laura
Jessica Lange
Carmen
Tilda Swinton
Penny
Frances Conroy
Dora
Alexis Dziena
Lolita
Chloë Sevigny
Carmen's Assistant
Christopher McDonald
Ron
Julie Delpy
Sherry
Jeffrey Wright
Winston
Heather Simms
Mona
Chris Bauer
Dan
Larry Fessenden
Will
Brea Frazier
Rita
Jarry Fall
Winston and Mona's Kid
Korka Fall
Winston and Mona's Kid
Saul Holland
Winston and Mona's Kid
Zakira Holland
Winston and Mona's Kid
Niles Lee Wilson
Winston and Mona's Kid
Meredith Patterson
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Jennifer Rapp
Girl on Bus
Nicole Abisinio
Girl on Bus
Ryan Donowho
Young Man on Bus
Dared Wright
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Suzanne Hevner
Mrs. Dorston
Brain McPeck
Guy in S.U.V.
Matthew McAuley
Guy in S.U.V.
Pell James
Sun Green
Mark Webber
The Kid
Homer Murray
Kid in Car
Rachel Puchkoff
Girl in House (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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