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Niagara Motel

  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
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5.7/10
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Niagara Motel (2005)
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The Niagara Motel and the attached Riverside Grill, located in Niagara Falls, are owned and operated by Serbian father and daughter, the always angry Boris and hard working Sophie. Through t... Read allThe Niagara Motel and the attached Riverside Grill, located in Niagara Falls, are owned and operated by Serbian father and daughter, the always angry Boris and hard working Sophie. Through the motel and/or restaurant comes a series of disparate but equally struggling people: midd... Read allThe Niagara Motel and the attached Riverside Grill, located in Niagara Falls, are owned and operated by Serbian father and daughter, the always angry Boris and hard working Sophie. Through the motel and/or restaurant comes a series of disparate but equally struggling people: middle aged couple Henry and Lil, formerly middle class but who are trying to cope with the lo... Read all
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  • Director
    • Gary Yates
  • Writers
    • George F. Walker(story)
    • Dani Romain(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Craig Ferguson
    • Peter Keleghan
    • Damir Andrei
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gary Yates
  • Writers
    • George F. Walker(story)
    • Dani Romain(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Craig Ferguson
    • Peter Keleghan
    • Damir Andrei
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson
    • Phillieas Phillie
    Peter Keleghan
    Peter Keleghan
    • Henryas Henry
    Damir Andrei
    • Boris the Motel Owneras Boris the Motel Owner
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Lilyas Lily
    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Deniseas Denise
    Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried
    • R.J.as R.J.
    • (as Kristen Holden-Ried)
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Michaelas Michael
    Caroline Dhavernas
    Caroline Dhavernas
    • Lorettaas Loretta
    Catherine Fitch
    Catherine Fitch
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Tom Barnett
    Tom Barnett
    • Daveas Dave
    Normand Daneau
    Normand Daneau
    • Gillesas Gilles
    Janet-Laine Green
    Janet-Laine Green
    • Helenas Helen
    Harry Nelken
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Mike Bell
    • Pool Playeras Pool Player…
    Curtis Moore
    • Salesmanas Salesman
    Jessica Burleson
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    David Stuart Evans
    • Job Applicantas Job Applicant
    • (as David Evans)
    Jeff Skinner
    • Mr. Wilcoxas Mr. Wilcox
    • Director
      • Gary Yates
    • Writers
      • George F. Walker(story) (plays) (screenplay)
      • Dani Romain(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Many of the costumes were constructed from second hand clothing items purchased at local thrift stores.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Episode #5.64 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Could It Be Real
      Written by Dominic Paterson, Francois Paterson and Christelle Pechin
      Performed by Soma Sonic
      Courtesy of Subsonic Recordings

    User reviews5

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    6/10
    Well-worn story saved by impressive performances
    Less shabby-chic, more chic-hole, the eponymous motel is home to an assortment of losers drawn to Niagara for anything but the view.

    Permanently drunk hotel manager Phillie (Craig Ferguson. Annoying.) uses whiskey to hide the pain of losing his wife. Recovering addict Denise (Anna Friel in a very impressively layered performance) wants her baby back. A middle-aged couple argue a bit. Groundbreaking, I'm sure.

    Well-worn as the story may be, it is rescued by some delightful performances. Friel is a revelation, but it's Canadian beauty Dhavernas who really shines as a naïve waitress on the verge of becoming a low-budget 'adult star'.

    Never quite as 'darkly comic' or 'genuinely tragic' as it thinks it is, Niagara Motel is the film Todd Solondz would make had he been more popular at school.
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    • Nov 12, 2005

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2006 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Muse Entertainment (Canada)
      • Official site (Canada)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Serbian
    • Also known as
      • 尼亚加拉旅馆
    • Filming locations
      • Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Aquarius Films
      • Buffalo Gal Pictures
      • Indian Grove Productions
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    • Budget
      • CA$8,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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