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Waking Up in Reno

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
6.1K
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Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, Natasha Richardson, and Panagiotis Golfis in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
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A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.

  • Director
    • Jordan Brady
  • Writers
    • Brent Briscoe
    • Mark Fauser
  • Stars
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Charlize Theron
    • Patrick Swayze
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    6.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jordan Brady
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
    • Stars
      • Billy Bob Thornton
      • Charlize Theron
      • Patrick Swayze
    • 46User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Patrick Swayze and Billy Bob Thornton in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
    Billy Bob Thornton and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
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    Patrick Swayze and Billy Bob Thornton in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
    Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
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    Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
    Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
    Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
    Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)
    Charlize Theron, Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, and Natasha Richardson in Waking Up in Reno (2002)

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    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Lonnie Earl Dodd
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Candy Kirkendall
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Roy Kirkendall
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Darlene Dodd
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Doc Tuley
    Billy O'Sullivan
    Billy O'Sullivan
    • Lonnie Earl III
    Galvin Chapman
    • Lane Dodd
    Kelsey Chapman
    • Lacy Dodd
    Cleo King
    Cleo King
    • June
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • Fred Bush
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Russell Whitehead
    Mark Fauser
    • Boyd
    Aszue Wilson
    • Mini-Mart Cashier
    Hody Porterfield
    • Hodie at the Big Texan
    Jo Harvey Allen
    Jo Harvey Allen
    • Waitress at Big Texan
    Rebecca Chace
    Rebecca Chace
    • Hospital Nurse
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Bell Hop
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Brenda - Spanish Woman
    • Director
      • Jordan Brady
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
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    • Trivia
      Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were attached to star in this, but dropped out prior to filming.
    • Goofs
      When the group begins driving from Arkansas to Reno, they are seen near an exit sign for De Valls Bluff and Biscoe, Arkansas. This exit sign is on I-40 east almost halfway between Little Rock and Memphis, thus they were heading in the wrong direction for Reno.
    • Quotes

      [Candy has slept with Darlene's husband]

      Darlene: And you call yourself my friend.

      Candy: Damn right I do.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Worst Films of 2002 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Stopped Loving You
      Written by Marjorie Maye (as Marjorie Maye Pulice), Stephen M. Donato and Michael Napolitano

      Performed by Deanna Della Cioppa

      Courtesy of Barbara L. Jordan/Heavy Hitters

    User reviews46

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    Cute movie with heart...
    While not Oscar worthy material for any of the four accomplished actors here, Waking Up in Reno must have been a hoot'n a holler for all players. How refreshing it must be not to worry about how this might affect their future work. The characters are a delight from their "trailor trash" mentality to their hillbilly accents and you really begin to care about them right away. Thornton and Richardson are the married couple with difficulties and by evidence of some long awaited affection they are truley in love and just need a good bump on the head to remind them of who they are and want they want and need. Swayze and Theron are the younger couple with Life's road ahead of them and if a vaction to Reno to watch a MONSTER TRUCK RALLEY is anyindication it's going to be a doozy of a ride. It's predictable and got all the angles of a T-Square which is where the humour lies and if you don't take yourself or your problems too seriously you'll laugh as I did. Which is what I think the movie is about anyway. So, sit back and enjoy a heapin' helpin' of Southern Fried Humour with a side of grits and don't be surprised if you find yourself coming back for more.
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    • LilsZoo2
    • Apr 11, 2003

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 2002 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Прокинувшись у Ріно
    • Filming locations
      • Reno, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Crossfire Sound & Pictures
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $267,109
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $108,930
      • Oct 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $374,312
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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