I Love You Phillip Morris Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

When a local Texas policeman, Steve Russell (Jim Carrey), turns to cons and fraud to allow him to change his lifestyle (in more ways than one), his subsequent stay in the state penitentiary results in his meeting the love of his life, a sensitive fellow inmate named Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). What ensues can only be described as a relentless quest as Russell attempts escape after escape and executes con after con, all in the name of love.

Comedy Crime

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in I Love You Phillip Morris.

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  Jim Carrey

  Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who

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  Ewan McGregor

  Beauty and the Beast, Everest

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  Leslie Mann

  Rio, Blockers

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  Rodrigo Santoro

  Rio, Ben Hur

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  David Jensen

  Kristy, Welcome to the Rileys

Crew Behind the Film

The I Love You Phillip Morris behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Glenn Ficarra last directed Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and Focus. The film's writer Glenn Ficarra last wrote Jungle Cruise and Smallfoot.

Director

Glenn Ficarra
John Requa

Screenwriters

Glenn Ficarra
John Requa

Producers

Andrew Lazar
Far Shariat

Production Details

What we know about the I Love You Phillip Morris movie production.

Key Facts

• The story is based on a book by Houston Chronicle crime reporter Steve McVicker.

Production Updates for I Love You Phillip Morris

Jan 2010

Completed

Changed I Love You Phillip Morris movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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