If I Were You Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 16, 2013

If I Were You

Release Date: Friday, March 15, 2013 Limited

Director: Joan Carr-Wiggin

Starring: Marcia Gay Harden • Leonor Watling • Joseph Kell • Aidan Quinn • Valerie Mahaffey

R Comedy 1 hr, 55 m

4.12 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Madelyn Reid accidentally learns of her husband’s infidelity when she saves his sexy young mistress (Leonor Watling) from a bungled suicide attempt. When her unsuspecting young rival suggests the two new “best friends” take each other’s advice—on everything—Madelyn sees an opportunity to seize the upper hand. But the plan backfires when the aspiring young actress insists Madelyn keep her end of the bargain—and orders her to star as King Lear in a very amateur production, with Lucy playing The Fool. Things really get out of control when Lucy starts giving Madelyn instructions on dealing with an amorous coworker and a handsome stranger (Aidan Quinn). Marcia Gay Harden gives a hilarious, touching and utterly believable performance in this delightful comedy about two women who become the unlikeliest of friends.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in If I Were You – Cast List

Marcia Gay Harden
... Madelyn

Stephen King's The Mist, Fifty Shades of Grey
L
Leonor Watling
... Lucy

The Oxford Murders, Cronicas
J
Joseph Kell
... Paul
Aidan Quinn
... Derek

Flipped, Unknown
V
Valerie Mahaffey
... Lydia
G
Gary Piquer
... Keith
M
Michael Therriault
... Rainer

Here for Blood, Stranded

Who is making If I Were You – Crew List

A look at If I Were You behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joan Carr-Wiggin last helmed Better Days . The film's writer Joan Carr-Wiggin last penned Better Days .

Director: Joan Carr-Wiggin
Screenwriter: Joan Carr-Wiggin

Studios: Gravitas Ventures
Production Company: TallTree Pictures

Production – What we know about the If I Were You

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2013

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language/sexual references
Runtime: 1 hr, 55 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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If I Were You Release Date: When was the film released?

If I Were You was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 15 , 2013. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Spring Breakers and The Call. As a limited release, If I Were You was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.