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Last modified: Jul. 30, 2016

Demolition

Release Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Limited

Director: Jean-Marc Vallee

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal Naomi Watts Chris Cooper Wass Stevens

R Comedy 1 hr, 40 m

  • 3.2 / 5
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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father in law Phil (Chris Cooper) to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis’ letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen (Naomi Watts) and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Jean-Marc Vallee last directed The Dallas Buyers Club and The Young Victoria. The film's writer Bryan Sipe last wrote The Choice and The Kid Who Knew Too Much.

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Lianne Halfon
John Malkovich
Bryan Sipe

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • The script was on the 2007 Black List.

Production Updates for Demolition

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Changed Demolition movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Jean-Marc Vallée and Mr. Mudd Productions are developing the Black List screenplay by Bryan Sipe.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for language, some sexual references, drug use and disturbing behavior
Runtime
1 hr, 40 m
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Language
English

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Release Dates

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Demolition was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 8, 2016. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Hardcore Henry, The Boss and The Invitation. As a limited release, Demolition was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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