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Dear Wendy

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
11K
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Dear Wendy (2005)
A young boy in a nameless, timeless American town establishes a gang of youthful misfits united in their love of guns and their code of honor.
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A young boy in a nameless, timeless American town establishes a gang of youthful misfits united in their love of guns and their code of honor.A young boy in a nameless, timeless American town establishes a gang of youthful misfits united in their love of guns and their code of honor.A young boy in a nameless, timeless American town establishes a gang of youthful misfits united in their love of guns and their code of honor.

  • Director
    • Thomas Vinterberg
  • Writer
    • Lars von Trier
  • Stars
    • Jamie Bell
    • Alison Pill
    • Chris Owen
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • Stars
      • Jamie Bell
      • Alison Pill
      • Chris Owen
    • 62User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Top Cast13

    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Dick Dandelion
    Alison Pill
    Alison Pill
    • Susan
    Chris Owen
    Chris Owen
    • Huey
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Krugsby
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Freddie
    Danso Gordon
    Danso Gordon
    • Sebastian
    Novella Nelson
    Novella Nelson
    • Clarabelle
    Mark Webber
    Mark Webber
    • Stevie
    Trevor Cooper
    Trevor Cooper
    • Dick's Dad
    Matthew Géczy
    Matthew Géczy
    • Young Officer
    William Hootkins
    William Hootkins
    • Marshall Walker
    Teddy Kempner
    Teddy Kempner
    • Mr. Salomon
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    • Customer
    • Director
      • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews62

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    Comedy
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    Crime
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    Drama
    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In Lars von Trier's script, the main characters were in their 20s. Director Thomas Vinterberg decided to change it, so they became children instead. Lars von Trier later stated that he thought the age change was a brilliant idea.
    • Goofs
      The plan of Electric Square labels "CENTRE POLE" using the British rather than the American spelling. The film was shot in Denmark and Germany rather than in West Virginia, USA.
    • Quotes
      • [Huey has just shot Marshall Walker in the head]
      • Huey: Officer d-d-down, I'm afraid!
    • Connections
      Featured in Letters to Dear Wendy (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      She's Not There
      Written by Rod Argent
      Incorrectly attributed as "Written by The Zombies"
      Performed by The Zombies
      Zombies Heaven, "Begin Here & Singles" (c)
      Courtesy of Marquis Enterprises

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 4, 2005 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • France
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Calles peligrosas
    • Filming locations
      • Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Lucky Punch
      • Nimbus Film
      • Zentropa Entertainments
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • DKK 50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,106
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,222
      • Sep 25, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $607,229
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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