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Inventing the Abbotts

“When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.”

★ 6.3 / 10 (276 votes)April 4, 1997110 minEN
DramaRomance

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.

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Movie facts

Release dateApril 4, 1997
StatusReleased
Runtime110 min
Rating★ 6.3 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$5,926,128
ProductionFox 2000 Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
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Crew

Director

Pat O'Connor

Writers

Ken Hixon

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Cast

Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixDoug Holt
Liv TylerLiv TylerPamela Abbott
Jennifer ConnellyJennifer ConnellyEleanor Abbott
Billy CrudupBilly CrudupJacey Holt
Joanna GoingJoanna GoingAlice Abbott
Kathy BakerKathy BakerHelen Holt
Will PattonWill PattonLloyd Abbott
Michael SuttonMichael SuttonSteve
Garrett M. BrownGarrett M. BrownWebb Crosby
Barbara WilliamsBarbara WilliamsJoan Abbott
Alessandro NivolaAlessandro NivolaPeter Vanlaningham
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Nicole M. VassalloGiggling Girl #1
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