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The Benefactor

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
5.7K
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Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, and Theo James in The Benefactor (2015)
A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.
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A philanthropist meddles in the lives of newly-married couples in an attempt to relive his past.A philanthropist meddles in the lives of newly-married couples in an attempt to relive his past.A philanthropist meddles in the lives of newly-married couples in an attempt to relive his past.

  • Director
    • Andrew Renzi
  • Writer
    • Andrew Renzi
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Dakota Fanning
    • Theo James
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    5.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Renzi
    • Writer
      • Andrew Renzi
    • Stars
      • Richard Gere
      • Dakota Fanning
      • Theo James
    • 44User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast54

    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • Franny
    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Olivia
    Theo James
    Theo James
    • Luke
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Bobby
    Cheryl Hines
    Cheryl Hines
    • Mia
    Brian Anthony Wilson
    • Jesse
    Justin Goncalves
    • Javier
    Dennisha Pratt
    Dennisha Pratt
    • Sharon
    Matthew Daisher
    Matthew Daisher
    • Toby
    Michael Daisher
    Michael Daisher
    • Toby
    Roy James Wilson
    • Charlie
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Dr. Romano
    Robert Kelly
    • Older Man
    Jeffrey Cousar
    • Clerk
    Matt Myers
    • Bathroom Attendant
    Edward Rendell
    Edward Rendell
    • Mayor
    • (as Ed Rendell)
    Lyssa Roberts
    • Molly
    Erica Cho
    • Doctor
    • Director
      • Andrew Renzi
    • Writer
      • Andrew Renzi
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Filmed entirely in Pennsylvania with many scenes in Philadelphia.
    • Goofs
      Hydromorphone is not morphine, as (Theo James) the physician referred to it. Hydromorphone is also known as Dilaudid. A physician should know that.
    • Quotes
      • Franny: Why are you hiding?
      • Olivia: I haven't seen any of these people in years. I don't feel like being judged.
      • Franny: You want me to tell them to leave? I will. Look at you.
      • [walking closer]
      • Franny: Last time I saw something so perfect, you were in there. And I knew... I knew you'd be someone very special. And I'm never wrong.
    • Connections
      Referenced in China vs. Hollywood - Traumfabrik unter Kontrolle (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      5 German Dances and 7 Trios
      Written by Franz Schubert
      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Franny
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Audax Films
      • Big Shoes Media
      • Celerity Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,159,380
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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