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Larry Crowne

2011 film by Tom Hanks

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When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Released: 2011-06-3098 minDir: Tom HanksComedy, Romance, Drama

Cast

Tom Hanks as Larry Crowne
Julia Roberts as Mercedes Tainot
Bryan Cranston as Dean Tainot
Cedric the Entertainer as Lamar
Pam Grier as Frances
Taraji P. Henson as B'Ella

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Key facts

Directed by: Tom Hanks
Written by: Tom Hanks Nia Vardalos
Produced by: Gary Goetzman Tom Hanks
Starring: Tom Hanks Julia Roberts Bryan Cranston Cedric the Entertainer Taraji P. Henson Gugu Mbatha-Raw Wilmer Valderrama Pam Grier
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Edited by: Alan Cody
Music by: James Newton Howard
Production companies: Vendôme Pictures Playtone
Distributed by: Universal Pictures (United States) Summit Entertainment (International)
Release dates: June 27, 2011 ( 2011-06-27 ) (Hollywood) July 1, 2011 ( 2011-07-01 ) (United States)
Running time: 99 minutes
Country: United States

Key dates

Published: 30 June 2011

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Genre: drama film
Country of origin: France
Original language: English language
Director: Tom Hanks
Screenwriter: Nia Vardalos
Composer: James Newton Howard
Producer: Gary Goetzman
Production company: StudioCanal
Cinematographer: Philippe Rousselot

Article

Larry Crowne is a 2011 American romantic comedy film starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. The film was produced and directed by Hanks, who co-wrote its screenplay with Nia Vardalos.

The story was inspired by Hanks' time studying at Chabot College. The film tells the story of Larry Crowne, a middle-aged man who unexpectedly loses his job and returns to education.