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Waking Up in Reno

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6.7K
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Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, Natasha Richardson, and Panagiotis Golfis in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
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A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.

  • Director
    • Jordan Brady
  • Writers
    • Brent Briscoe
    • Mark Fauser
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Charlize Theron
    • Patrick Swayze
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jordan Brady
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Charlize Theron
      • Patrick Swayze
    • 47User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast31

    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Lonnie Earl Dodd
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Candy Kirkendall
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Roy Kirkendall
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Darlene Dodd
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Doc Tuley
    Billy O'Sullivan
    Billy O'Sullivan
    • Lonnie Earl III
    Galvin Chapman
    • Lane Dodd
    Kelsey Chapman
    • Lacy Dodd
    Cleo King
    Cleo King
    • June
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • Fred Bush
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Russell Whitehead
    Mark Fauser
    Mark Fauser
    • Boyd
    Aszue Wilson
    Aszue Wilson
    • Mini-Mart Cashier
    Hody Porterfield
    • Hodie at the Big Texan
    Jo Harvey Allen
    Jo Harvey Allen
    • Waitress at Big Texan
    Rebecca Chace
    Rebecca Chace
    • Hospital Nurse
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Bell Hop
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Brenda - Spanish Woman
    • Director
      • Jordan Brady
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews47

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were attached to star in this, but dropped out prior to filming.
    • Goofs
      When the group begins driving from Arkansas to Reno, they are seen near an exit sign for De Valls Bluff and Biscoe, Arkansas. This exit sign is on I-40 east almost halfway between Little Rock and Memphis, thus they were heading in the wrong direction for Reno.
    • Quotes
      • [Candy has slept with Darlene's husband]
      • Darlene: And you call yourself my friend.
      • Candy: Damn right I do.
    • Crazy credits
      The Miramax logo has the New York skyline fade away and be replaced with the Reno skyline.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Worst Films of 2002 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Stopped Loving You
      Written by Marjorie Maye (as Marjorie Maye Pulice), Stephen M. Donato and Michael Napolitano
      Performed by Deanna Della Cioppa
      Courtesy of Barbara L. Jordan/Heavy Hitters

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 13, 2002 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Прокинувшись у Ріно
    • Filming locations
      • Canyon, Texas, USA(Roadside park scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Crossfire Sound & Pictures
      • Miramax
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $267,109
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $108,930
      • Oct 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $374,312
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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