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Why Stop Now? Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A funny thing happened on the way to rehab.

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Last modified: Oct. 28, 2012

Why Stop Now?

Release Date: Friday, August 17, 2012 Limited

Director: Ron Nyswaner Phil Dorling

Starring: Melissa Leo Jesse Eisenberg Tracy Morgan

R Comedy N/A

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The unhealthy relationship between a drug-addicted mother and her college-bound son set on the day of his interview at Julliard and her planned arrival in rehab.
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Comedy Drama

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The film's writer Ron Nyswaner last wrote Freeheld and The Painted Veil.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for language throughout, and drug content
Runtime
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Tagline
A funny thing happened on the way to rehab.
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Predisposed

Language
English

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Why Stop Now? was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 17, 2012. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Sparkle, The Expendables 2 and ParaNorman. As a limited release, Why Stop Now? was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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  • Set the MPAA rating to R for language throughout, and drug content

  • Added the tagline: "A funny thing happened on the way to rehab."

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