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Why Stop Now?

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
7.8K
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Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, and Tracy Morgan in Why Stop Now? (2012)
When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.
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When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.

  • Directors
    • Phil Dorling
    • Ron Nyswaner
  • Writers
    • Phil Dorling
    • Ron Nyswaner
  • Stars
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Melissa Leo
    • Tracy Morgan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Phil Dorling
      • Ron Nyswaner
    • Writers
      • Phil Dorling
      • Ron Nyswaner
    • Stars
      • Jesse Eisenberg
      • Melissa Leo
      • Tracy Morgan
    • 28User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos6

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    Trailer 2:16
    U.S. Version
    Why Stop Now: Negotiator
    Clip 2:28
    Why Stop Now: Negotiator
    Why Stop Now: Negotiator
    Clip 2:28
    Why Stop Now: Negotiator
    Why Stop Now: Sprinkles
    Clip 2:23
    Why Stop Now: Sprinkles
    Why Stop Now: Sock Puppet
    Clip 1:05
    Why Stop Now: Sock Puppet
    Why Stop Now: Wild And Wooly
    Clip 0:58
    Why Stop Now: Wild And Wooly
    Why Stop Now (Featurette)
    Featurette 2:54
    Why Stop Now (Featurette)

    Photos14

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    Top Cast40

    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • Eli Bloom
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Penny Bloom
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Sprinkles
    Emma Rayne Lyle
    Emma Rayne Lyle
    • Nicole Bloom
    Sarah Ramos
    Sarah Ramos
    • Chloe
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    Isiah Whitlock Jr.
    • Black
    Stephanie March
    Stephanie March
    • Trish
    Paul Calderon
    Paul Calderon
    • Eduardo
    Neal Huff
    Neal Huff
    • Dave Epstein
    Jayce Bartok
    Jayce Bartok
    • Nurse Mike
    Harper Dill
    • Lucy
    Tanya Wright
    Tanya Wright
    • Lisa
    Marilyn Berry
    • Charlene
    Luna Catarevas
    • Marina
    Susan Barnes
    • Jennifer Michaels
    Kai Chapman
    • Pat
    Stephen Payne
    • Old Junkie
    Nicole Quinn
    • Receptionist
    • Directors
      • Phil Dorling
      • Ron Nyswaner
    • Writers
      • Phil Dorling
      • Ron Nyswaner
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews28

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Tracy Morgan uses a cane in this film, although it was made several years before his debilitating accident.
    • Goofs
      When he's with Chloe after the Revolutionary War re-enactment, the bandages are gone from Eli's right hand, and there is no indication of any injury whatsoever. He's wearing the bandages again, though, at the audition the next day.
    • Quotes
      • Sprinkles: Is this your mom?
      • Eli: Not by choice.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 17, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Predisposed
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • BCDF Pictures
      • Armian Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,432
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,641
      • Aug 19, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,432
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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