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I'll Do Anything

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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POPULARITY
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Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
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ComedyDrama
An aspiring actor's life gets upended when his ex-wife dumps their bossy, wild little daughter into his custody.An aspiring actor's life gets upended when his ex-wife dumps their bossy, wild little daughter into his custody.An aspiring actor's life gets upended when his ex-wife dumps their bossy, wild little daughter into his custody.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
23,626
1,912
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • James L. Brooks
    • Writer
      • James L. Brooks
    • Stars
      • Nick Nolte
      • Albert Brooks
      • Whittni Wright
    Top credits
    • Director
      • James L. Brooks
    • Writer
      • James L. Brooks
    • Stars
      • Nick Nolte
      • Albert Brooks
      • Whittni Wright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    I'll Do Anything
    Trailer 0:32
    I'll Do Anything

    Photos16

    Joely Richardson in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks, and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
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    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)
    Nick Nolte and Whittni Wright in I'll Do Anything (1994)

    Top cast

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    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Matt Hobbs
    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • Burke Adler
    Whittni Wright
    Whittni Wright
    • Jeannie Hobbs
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Nan Mulhanney
    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Cathy Breslow
    Tracey Ullman
    Tracey Ullman
    • Beth Hobbs
    Jeb Brown
    Jeb Brown
    • Male D Person
    Joely Fisher
    Joely Fisher
    • Female D Person
    Vicki Lewis
    Vicki Lewis
    • Millie
    Anne Heche
    Anne Heche
    • Claire
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • John Earl McAlpine
    Joel Thurm
    • Martin
    Angela Alvarado
    Angela Alvarado
    • Lucy
    Dominik Lukas-Espeleta
    • Ricky
    Justina Hardesty
    • Essa
    Robert Joy
    Robert Joy
    • U.S. Marshal
    Maria Pitillo
    Maria Pitillo
    • Flight Attendant
    Suzzanne Douglas
    Suzzanne Douglas
    • Rainbow House Star
    • Director
      • James L. Brooks
    • Writer
      • James L. Brooks
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Filmed as a musical with eight songs by Prince, Sinéad O'Connor, and Carole King. Following poor test screenings, all but one of the songs - and all of the movie-musical-style production numbers - were removed from the film, and James L. Brooks wrote new scenes and did three days' worth of re-shoots to transform the film into a more traditional studio comedy. Only "You are the Best," written by King and including an end-credits version sung by her, remains in the final cut of the film.
    • Quotes

      Matt Hobbs: Washington? Washington, boy, that must have been a big adjustment.

      Nan Mulhanney: It wasn't that bad. Both places have a lot in common: Over-privileged people, crazed by their fear of losing their privileges. Alcoholism. Addiction. Betrayal. The near total degradation of what once were grand motives. The same spiritual blood-letting. I kind of do miss the seasons, though.

    • Alternate versions
      A few shots were cut from the original R-rated version to receive a PG-13 rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Intersection/The Air Up There/Body Snatchers/Iron Will/Hoop Dreams (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      YOU ARE THE BEST
      Written by Carole King

      Produced by Carole King and Rudy Guess

      Performed by Whittni Wright

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Master Class assignment
    This Story has defined Intention and Obstacle, Matt (Nolte) wants to be more successful actor but 6 year old Daughter dropped off by estranged Wife who has to serve a Prison sentence, makes it tough to do . I was inspired to Buy and Watch this Film again by a Podcast I listened to with James L Brooks who Wrote Directed and Produced this Movie. Just like most all Nick Nolte Films back then, I saw this at theatre. He is really Good , as are the supporting Cast. Mr Nolte makes his character(MATT) real easy to jump into his shoes and feel the ups and downs of being a struggling Actor and Dad. The Little Girl is effectively annoying but sweetens up towards the End. Joely Richardson Radiant ! Albert Brooks plays Mob Like Movie Mogul. Not sure why this did not do better at the Box Office ? Check out the Trailer on Amazon. Might spark some memories from 1994.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inget att förlora
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Gracie Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,424,645
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,702,625
      • Feb 6, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,424,645
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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