Cake Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Forgiveness is a bitter pill to swallow.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Apr. 20, 2015

Cake

Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2015 Limited

Director: Daniel Barnz

Starring: Jennifer Aniston • Adriana Barraza • Anna Kendrick • Sam Worthington • Mamie Gummer

R Comedy 1 hr, 42 m

3.92 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Acerbic, hilarious Claire Simmons becomes fascinated by the suicide of Nina, a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina's husband, Claire also grapples with her own very raw personal tragedy.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in Cake – Cast List

Jennifer Aniston
Bruce Almighty, Just Go With It
A
Adriana Barraza
... Silvana

Cut Off, Dark Obsession
Anna Kendrick
... Nina Collins

End of Watch, Pitch Perfect 2
Sam Worthington
... Roy Collins

Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar 4
M
Mamie Gummer
... Bonnie

This Ordinary Thing, Separation
F
Felicity Huffman
... Annette

Otherhood, Raising Helen
William H. Macy
... Leonard

The Running Man, Soul On Fire

Who is making Cake – Crew List

A look at Cake behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Daniel Barnz last helmed Won't Back Down and Beastly.

Director: Daniel Barnz
Screenwriter: Patrick Tobin
Producer: Jennifer Aniston

Studios: Cinelou Releasing
Production Company: Atmosphere Entertainment
Cinelou Films DHJ

Production – What we know about the Cake

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

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

Feb 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, substance abuse and brief sexuality
Runtime: 1 hr, 42 m
Tagline: Forgiveness is a bitter pill to swallow.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Cake Trailers and Clips

Cake

Theatrical Trailer

Cake Release Date: When was the film released?

Cake was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 23 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Strange Magic, Mortdecai and The Boy Next Door. As a limited release, Cake was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.