Begin Again Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 30, 2014

Begin Again

Release Date: Friday, July 4, 2014 Limited

Director: John Carney

Starring: Mark Ruffalo • Catherine Keener • Keira Knightley • Hailee Steinfeld • Adam Levine

R Comedy N/A

4.05 / 5.0

26% WILL SEE 74% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Seduced by dreams of making it in the big city, Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend move to New York to pursue their passion for music. She’s heartbroken when he dumps her for the fame and fortune of a big solo contract, leaving Gretta all on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when a down-on-his-luck record producer (Ruffalo) stumbles upon her singing in a local bar and is immediately captivated by her raw talent and inspiring authenticity – they may be each other’s last chance to turn their lives around. Somewhere between friendship and their love of music, the two strangers strike a chord that captures the hearts of everyone around them, proving that every great story has its own soundtrack.

Comedy Drama Romance

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Who stars in Begin Again – Cast List

Mark Ruffalo
Crime 101, Avengers: Endgame
Catherine Keener
Captain Phillips, The Adam Project
Keira Knightley
Pride & Prejudice, The Woman in Cabin 10
Hailee Steinfeld
Sinners, True Grit
A
Adam Levine
Fun Mom Dinner, The Clapper
C
Cee-Lo Green
Sparkle

Who is making Begin Again – Crew List

A look at Begin Again behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John Carney last helmed Flora and Son and Sing Street. The film's writer John Carney last penned Flora and Son and Modern Love [TV].

Director: John Carney
Screenwriter: John Carney
Producers: Judd Apatow
Tobin Armbrust
Anthony Bregman
Sam Hoffman

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: Apatow Productions
Exclusive Media Group
Likely Story

Production – What we know about the Begin Again

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2013

Completed

Changed Begin Again movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2013

Post-Production

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

Jun 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Exclusive Media is shopping for distributors.

Jun 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Can a Song Save Your Life?
Language: English

Begin Again Trailers and Clips

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Begin Again Release Date: When was the film released?

Begin Again was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 4 , 2014. There were two other movies released on the same date, including Life Itself and Heatstroke. As a limited release, Begin Again was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Begin Again is currently being determined. Stay tuned!