Hello, My Name Is Doris
8.2 /10 1 Votes
Director Michael Showalter Language English | 8/10 IMDb Country United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date March 2015 (SXSW Film Festival) Writer Michael Showalter, Laura Terruso Tagline She's not ready to act her age | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hello, My Name Is Doris is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Showalter and Laura Terruso about a woman in her sixties who has a romantic relationship with a younger co-worker. Sally Field stars as title character and Max Greenfield plays her love interest. The supporting cast include Tyne Daly, Natasha Lyonne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Beth Behrs, Kumail Nanjiani, Rebecca Wisocky and Peter Gallagher. The film had its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival on March 14, 2015.
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Roadside Attractions purchased the film and announced a 2016 theatrical release.
A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.
Production
Filming began in July 2014. On April 18, 2014, Max Greenfield was cast in the male lead role. On May 28, 2014, it was announced that Sally Field will play the lead role, and on the same day Beth Behrs also was cast. On June 27, 2014 Natasha Lyonne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kyle Mooney and Kumail Nanjiani were announced as part of the cast. On July 11, 2014, YouTube star Anna Akana was cast as a web blogger whose attention is piqued by Field’s character.
Reception
Sally Field received critical acclaim for her leading performance.
Release
The film had its world premiere on March 14, 2015, at the South by Southwest Film Fesitval. Shortly after it was announced Roadside Attractions had acquired distribution rights to the film. The film went on to premiere at the Montclair Film Festival on May 1, 2015.
References
Hello, My Name Is Doris WikipediaHello, My Name Is Doris IMDb Hello, My Name Is Doris themoviedb.org