Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
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- PG-13
- 1h 46min
- Comedy, Drama
- 02 Nov 2007 (USA)
- Movie
A delusional young man strikes up an unconventional relationship with a doll he finds on the Internet.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 35 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Lars Lindstrom
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| Emily Mortimer | ... |
Karin
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| Paul Schneider | ... |
Gus
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R.D. Reid | ... |
Reverend Bock
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| Kelli Garner | ... |
Margo
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Nancy Beatty | ... |
Mrs. Gruner
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| Doug Lennox | ... |
Mr. Hofstedtler
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| Joe Bostick | ... |
Mr. Shaw
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Liz Gordon | ... |
Mrs. Schindler
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Nicky Guadagni | ... |
Mrs. Petersen
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| Patricia Clarkson | ... |
Dagmar
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| Karen Robinson | ... |
Cindy
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| Maxwell McCabe-Lokos | ... |
Kurt
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| Billy Parrott | ... |
Erik
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| Sally Cahill | ... |
Deb
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Angela Vint | ... |
Sandy
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| Liisa Repo-Martell | ... |
Laurel
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| Boyd Banks | ... |
Russell
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Darren Hynes | ... |
Moose
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| Victor Gomez | ... |
Hector
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| Tommy Chang | ... |
Nelson
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| Arnold Pinnock | ... |
Baxter
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| Joshua Peace | ... |
Jerry
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| Aurora Browne | ... |
Lisa
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Alec McClure | ... |
Steve
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Tannis Burnett | ... |
Nurse Amy
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| Lauren Ash | ... |
Holly
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Lindsey Connell | ... |
Victoria
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Aaron Ferguson | ... |
Choir Member #1
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Danna Howe | ... |
Choir Member #2
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Annabelle Torsein | ... |
Choir Member #3
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Tim Blake | ... |
Choir Member #4
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Torquil Colbo | ... |
Choir Member #5
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Kari-Michael Helava | ... |
A Father (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Sixth Choir Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Craig Gillespie | ||
Written by
| Nancy Oliver | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Sarah Aubrey | ... | producer |
| Peter Berg | ... | executive producer |
| Whitney Brown | ... | executive producer |
| John Cameron | ... | producer |
| Mark Cartier | ... | development executive |
| William Horberg | ... | executive producer |
| Sidney Kimmel | ... | producer |
| Bruce Toll | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Torn | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Kimmel | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tatiana S. Riegel | ||
Editorial Department
| Russell Bishop | ... | digital colorist |
| Diane Brunjes | ... | first assistant editor: Toronto |
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter: Kona Cutting |
| George Chavez | ... | color timer |
| Ivan Martin del Campo | ... | post-production assistant |
| Faust Pierfederici | ... | digital preview colorist |
| Pablo Prietto | ... | first assistant editor: Los Angeles |
| Debbie Holland | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
| Rui Martins | ... | telecine operator (uncredited) |
| James Yazbeck | ... | telecine assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Robin D. Cook | ||
| Richard Hicks | ||
| David Rubin | ||
Production Design by
| Arvinder Greywal | ... | (as Arv Greywal) |
Art Direction by
| Joshu de Cartier | ... | (as Joshu De Cartier) |
Set Decoration by
| Steve Shewchuk | ||
Costume Design by
| Kirston Leigh Mann | ||
Makeup Department
| Ann Brodie | ... | key makeup artist |
| Paul R.J. Elliot | ... | key hair stylist (as Paul Elliot) |
| Burton LeBlanc | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Burton Leblanc) |
| Sondra Treilhard | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Eric Bergman | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Whitney Brown | ... | production manager |
| James Fraser | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Libby Hodgson | ... | first assistant director |
| Patrick Murphy | ... | third assistant director |
| Julie O'Neill | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Elizabeth Parker | ... | trainee assistant director (as Elizabeth 'Duff' Parker) |
| Andrew Pritchard | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Tim Singh | ... | second assistant director |
| Bonnie Corey | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| David Best | ... | graphic designer |
| Dan Conley | ... | set dresser |
| Steven Conner | ... | assistant head carpenter |
| Lisa Dietrich | ... | on-set dresser |
| Nick Fischer | ... | second lead set dresser |
| Jennifer Heimpel | ... | second assistant art director |
| Ron Hewitt | ... | property master |
| Alexandra Hooper | ... | set decoration buyer |
| Mauro Iacobelli | ... | head painter |
| William Koon | ... | assistant key scenic artist (as William 'Billy' Koon) |
| Marc Kuitenbrouwer | ... | construction coordinator (as Marc Kuitenbrouner) |
| Ivan Lauc | ... | assistant head painter |
| Mari Laughlen | ... | assistant property master |
| Francis Livingston | ... | on-set carpenter |
| Tony Mainelli | ... | head carpenter (as Anthony Mainelli) |
| Tania McGowan | ... | trainee assistant art director |
| Matt Middleton | ... | second assistant art director |
| H. Nancy Pak | ... | art department coordinator |
| Reet Puhm | ... | key scenic artist |
| Paul Renaut | ... | second lead set dresser |
| Gilliane Russell | ... | stand-by painter |
| Douglas Slater | ... | assistant art director (as Doug Slater) |
| Robert S. Smith | ... | carpenter |
| Richard M. Snider | ... | key greensperson (as Richard Snider) |
| Matt Wladyka | ... | lead set dresser |
| Traceley Young | ... | assistant head carpenter |
| Jonathan Davis | ... | art apprentice (uncredited) |
| Vic Rigler | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Dan Wladyka | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Kyle Billingsley | ... | foley mixer |
| Barney Cabral | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Gavin Coford | ... | boom operator |
| Richard Dwan Jr. | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Henry Embry | ... | sound mixer |
| J. Stanley Johnston | ... | re-recording mixer (as Stanley Johnston) |
| Michael Kreple | ... | foley mixer (as Michael S. Kreple) |
| Travis MacKay | ... | adr recordist |
| Nick Neutra | ... | foley supervisor |
| Jordan O'Neill | ... | dts sound mastering engineer |
| Rick Owens | ... | foley artist |
| Ken S. Polk | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Perry Robertson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Scott Sanders | ... | sound designer |
| Gabriel J. Serrano | ... | sound recordist (as Gabe Serrano) |
| Ron Stermac | ... | cable puller |
| Eric Thompson | ... | adr mixer |
| James Wright | ... | sound consultant: Dolby (as Jim Wright) |
| Kevin Zimmerman | ... | assistant sound editor (as Kevin A. Zimmerman) |
| David Hingorany | ... | sound mix engineer (uncredited) |
| Matthew McKenzie | ... | adr recording engineer (uncredited) |
| Scott Sanders | ... | additional sound mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Shubha Dasgupta | ... | special effects technician (as Shuba Dasgupta) |
| Brenda Klassen | ... | special effects key |
| Laird McMurray | ... | special effects coordinator |
| John Poulter | ... | special effects technician |
| Marcus Rait | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Ray Comiso | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Guy Louis XVI | ... | prop maker: high realism eyes (uncredited) |
| Shane Million | ... | special effects office coordinator (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Chris Brown | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Christopher 'CB' Brown) |
| Jeremy Nicolaides | ... | compositing supervisor |
Stunts
| Branko Racki | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark Beauchamp | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Krystian Bednarski | ... | grip |
| Sam Bojin | ... | rigging electric best boy (as Samuel Bojin) |
| Don Caulfield | ... | electrician |
| Tim Davis | ... | video assist operator |
| Heather Donald | ... | camera loader |
| Howard Galbraith | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael Galbraith | ... | gaffer |
| Delroy P. Jarrett | ... | electrician |
| George Kraychyk | ... | still photographer (as George Kraychik) |
| Edward Lipscombe | ... | best boy rigging grip |
| Walter Lipscombe | ... | rigging grip |
| Rod MacNeil Jr. | ... | electrician |
| Mark Manchester | ... | key grip |
| Jason McGowan | ... | dolly grip |
| Tim Merkel | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Joseph Micomonaco | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Brian Montague | ... | generator operator: base cxamp |
| Malcolm Nefsky | ... | best boy grip |
| Ken Pickett | ... | best boy grip |
| Michael Plant | ... | generator operator |
| Peter Schalakowskyj | ... | grip |
| Tom Starnes | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Richard Teodorczyk | ... | grip |
| Marko Willis | ... | grip (as Marco Willis) |
| Marek Krawczyk | ... | electrician: daily (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Luisa Cabbidu | ... | extras casting associate (as Luisa Cabiddu) |
| Joe Cappelletti | ... | adr voice casting |
| Emerald Goldsmith | ... | casting associate: Toronto |
| Zameret Kleiman | ... | extras casting |
| Jen Markowitz | ... | casting associate: Toronto |
| Hollie Meyer | ... | casting assistant |
| Stephanie Stenta | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ciara Brennan | ... | costume buyer |
| Gerri Gillan | ... | costume co-designer |
| Susan MacLeod | ... | wardrobe set supervisor |
| Susan Nycz | ... | costume truck supervisor |
| Linda Petty | ... | costume supervisor |
| Michele Harney | ... | extras wardrobe coordinator (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Drazen Baric | ... | location scout |
| Richard Hughes | ... | location manager |
| Craig Jackson | ... | assistant location manager |
| Cassandra Lammerding | ... | location production assistant |
| Dino Mangos | ... | location production assistant |
| John Mendes | ... | assistant location manager |
| Coralie Nott | ... | assistant location manager (as a different name) |
| Drew Taylor | ... | location production assistant: second unit, Japan |
| Mark Moore | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Bob Tennent | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli | ... | music preparation |
| Spring Aspers | ... | music supervisor |
| Darius Campo | ... | musician: violin |
| Kevin Connolly | ... | musician |
| Kevin Connoly | ... | musician: violin |
| Tony Cooke | ... | musician: cello (as Anthony Cooke) / musician: cello |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Greg Dennen | ... | score recordist |
| Thomas Diener | ... | musician: viola |
| Andrew Duckles | ... | musician: viola |
| Steve Erdody | ... | musician: cello |
| Nina Evtuhov | ... | musician: violin |
| Lorenz Gamma | ... | musician: violin (as Lorez Gamma) |
| Christy Gerhart | ... | music executive: SKE |
| Julie Gigante | ... | musician: violin (as Julie Ann Gigante) |
| David Giuli | ... | music copyist (as dave Giuli) |
| Endre Granat | ... | musician: violin |
| Bonnie Greenberg | ... | executive in charge of music: SKE |
| Jennifer Hammond | ... | orchestrator |
| Joel Iwataki | ... | music score mixer |
| Jim Kanter | ... | musician: clarinet (as James Kanter) |
| Dennis Karmazyn | ... | musician: cello |
| Bryan Lawson | ... | music editor (as Bryan Elliott Lawson) / score producer (as Bryan Elliott Lawson) |
| Mike Nowak | ... | conductor |
| David Parmeter | ... | musician: bass |
| Bryan Pezzone | ... | musician: piano |
| Shanti D. Randall | ... | musician: viola (as Shanti Randall) |
| Ryan Robinson | ... | scoring engineer |
| Ken Rosser | ... | musician: whistler |
| Peter Rotter | ... | music contractor |
| Rich Ruttenberg | ... | musician: piano (as Richard Ruttenberg) |
| Neil Samples | ... | musician: violin |
| George Kim Scholes | ... | musician: cello |
| Sarah Thornblade | ... | musician: violin |
| Kevin Tiernan | ... | assistant to composer |
| David Torn | ... | music producer / musician: voice, guitars |
| Greg Upton | ... | composer and performer: original music |
| Michael Valerio | ... | musician: bass |
| David Walther | ... | musician: viola |
| Mike Watts | ... | musician: accordion (as Michael C. Watts) |
| Roger Wilkie | ... | musician: violin |
| Robert Wolff | ... | pro tools operator |
| Sam Zeines | ... | assistant music editor |
| Christine Bergren | ... | music licensing (uncredited) |
| Ryan Gaines | ... | music coordinator (uncredited) |
| Frank Macchia | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Booker White | ... | head of music preparation (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Marucci | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Brown | ... | driver |
| John Brunt | ... | driver |
| Mike Doyle | ... | driver (as Michael Doyle) |
| Lorne Frederick | ... | driver |
| Tom MacNeil | ... | driver: sets |
| Jennifer Mccormack | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Frank Mizzi | ... | transportation captain |
| Bruce Raymer | ... | driver |
| Carl Severin | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Evan Siegel | ... | picture vehicle captain |
| Rohan Singh | ... | driver: sets |
| William L. Tataryn | ... | driver: Ryan Gosling (as William Tataryn) |
| Mark Van Alstyne | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Joe Vechiola | ... | driver |
| Brad Winans | ... | driver |
| Ian C. Harris | ... | daily driver (uncredited) |
| Jason McCormack | ... | driver: second honeywagon (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Braden Aftergood | ... | assistant: Mr. Cameron, Los Angeles |
| Cassandra Barbour | ... | rights and clearances: Entertainment Clearances |
| Karly Brown | ... | assistant bianco wrangler |
| James Burton | ... | craft service provider |
| David M. Chisholm | ... | production coordinator |
| Stephanie Chris | ... | office production assistant |
| Thomas Cobb | ... | main title designer: The Thomas Cobb Group |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | International publicity consultants |
| Tracy Fedak | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Joanne Jackson | ... | production accountant |
| Lieve Jansen | ... | completion guarantor |
| Vanessa King | ... | stand-in |
| Kyle Limkilde | ... | stand-in: Maxwell McCabe-Lokos |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Michael J. Linowes | ... | legal counsel |
| Rose Lister | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Rosalie Mackintosh | ... | key wrangler: "Bianca" |
| Eric Macmillan | ... | set medic coordinator (as Eric MacMillan) |
| Susan Starre McKibbin | ... | payroll accountant (as Susan McKibbin) |
| John McLeod | ... | stand-in |
| Robert Morse | ... | stand-in |
| Lee Anne Muldoon | ... | publicist |
| Anna Nguyen Hubert | ... | third assistant accountant (as Anna Nguyen) |
| Jamie Oliver | ... | client services |
| Stacia Peters | ... | assistant: Mr. Gillespie & Mr. Cameron |
| Michelle M. Robeson | ... | production secretary |
| Fiona Robinson | ... | office production assistant |
| Laura Sevier | ... | rights & clearances: Entertainment Clearances |
| Todd Shannon Jr. | ... | water safety |
| Michelle K. Smith | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Carolyn Trott | ... | on-set medic |
| Roger Williams | ... | epk/bts service provider: Inspired Image Picture Company |
| Ray Young | ... | craft service provider |
| Joshua Deighton | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Harker | ... | completion bond company representative (uncredited) |
| Bill Hong | ... | operator: camera car/insert car (uncredited) |
| Richie Kawamoto | ... | production coordinator: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment (uncredited) |
| Daniel Villagomez | ... | credits administrator (uncredited) |
| Andrew Whiteside | ... | on-set satellite internet technician (uncredited) |
| Greg Whiteside | ... | on-set satellite internet technician (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Cristine Rose | ... | special thanks |
| Hallie Rose | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents)
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment (presents)
- Lars Productions
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2007) (United States) (theatrical)
- A-Film Distribution (2008) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Central Film (2008) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Compañía General de la Imagen (CGI) (2008) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (2008) (France) (theatrical)
- Equinoxe Films (2007) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Euforia Film (2008) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Forum Hungary (2008) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2007) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Impacto Cine (2008) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Lighthouse Pictures (2007) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- NonStop Entertainment (2009) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Showgate (2008) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2008) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Versus Entertainment (2008) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Village Films (2008) (Greece) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (Belgium) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (2008) (Greece) (DVD)
- California Filmes (2009) (Brazil)
- Film1 (2013) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Film1 (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Finnkino (2008) (Finland)
- Gativideo (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2008) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Noori Pictures (2008) (South Korea)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2023) (Australia)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Ruben-Winkler Entertainment Insurance (insurance)
- Abyss Creations (provider: Real Doll)
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement)
- Canada Film Capital (tax incentive consulting services)
- Catering By Davids (catering)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- Cinespace (production facilities)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera equipment) (Toronto, ON)
- Color By Deluxe (acknowledgement)
- DDA Public Relations (international publicity consultants)
- DTS (acknowledgement)
- DeCrescent and Rotter Music Contracting (music contractor)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (Color by deluxe)
- Directors Guild of Canada (Ontario District Council)
- Dolby (In selected theatres)
- Ear Candy Post (post-production sound services)
- EarCandy (sound post-production)
- Eastwood Scoring Stage (score recorded and mixed at)
- Entertainment Clearances (rights and clearances)
- Entertainment Partners (payroll services)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (I.A.T.S.E. affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O.-C.L.C., this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- International Film Guarantors (completion guaranty)
- Internet On Set (on-set satellite internet)
- Kodak Motion Picture Film (originated on)
- Kona Cutting (negative cutting)
- Lars Productions (production services)
- MS-Pro/MusicSupervisor.com (post-production) (music services)
- Milan Records (soundtrack)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA) (Motion Picture Association of America, no. 43618)
- Post Accounts (post-production accounting)
- Post Creations (foley recorded at)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Sim (post-production sound services)
- Stargrazing (craft service)
- Tattersall Sound (picture editing facilities)
- Tellavision (video/computer playback)
- Thomas Cobb Design (main title design)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Wildfire Studios (adr recording facility)
- Wildfire Studios (re-recording facilities)
- Wildfire Studios (sound post-production)
- William F. White International (lighting and grip equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this comedy, Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small northern town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off the Internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's nuts, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in support of this sweet natured boy that they've always loved. Written by Orange |
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| Taglines | The search for true love begins outside the box See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $90,418, 14 Oct 2007 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $11,293,523, 29 Mar 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene where Lars and Bianca are about to enter the party was entirely improvised by Ryan Gosling (Lars), as well as the scene where he performs CPR on Margo's teddy bear. See more » |
| Goofs | At the first dinner with Lars and Bianca, the glass of milk Lars is drinking suddenly appears on the opposite side of his plate when he begins cutting Bianca's food. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Elizabeth: The Golden Age/Lars and the Real Girl/Sleuth/We Own the Night/My Kid Could Paint That (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sorry See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Bianca Wrangler See more » |
| Quotes |
Lars Lindstrom:
[to Bianca, after she is given flowers]
Those are nice, huh? And they're not real, so they'll last forever. See more » |