USA,
2012, 95 min
Directed by:
Ben LewinScreenplay:
Ben LewinCinematography:
Geoffrey SimpsonComposer:
Marco BeltramiCast:
John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, W. Earl Brown, Adam Arkin, Robin Weigert, Annika Marks, Rusty Schwimmer, Rhea Perlman, Jenni Baird (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
Starring John Hawkes, William H. Macy and Helen Hunt, the film is based on the true story of California-based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien. Portrayed by the exceptionally gifted John Hawkes - who gives a career-defining performance - O’Brien’s story is the immensely poignant and surprisingly funny tale of a man, paralysed by polio who - at age 38 - is determined to finally lose his virginity. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2013 - Helen Hunt (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2013 - John Hawkes (Best Male Lead)
- 2013 - Helen Hunt (Best Supporting Female)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2013 - Helen Hunt (Best Supporting Actress)
AACTA International Awards
- 2013 - Ben Lewin (Best Direction)
- 2013 - John Hawkes (Best Actor)
Golden Globes
- 2013 - John Hawkes (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2013 - Helen Hunt (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2013 - John Hawkes (Best Actor)
- 2013 - Helen Hunt (Best Supporting Actress)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2012 - Annika Marks, Helen Hunt, John Hawkes, Moon Bloodgood, William H. Macy (U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting)
- 2012 - Ben Lewin (Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic)
- 2012 - Ben Lewin (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2012 - Ben Lewin (City of Donostia Audience Award for Best Film)
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
- 2012 - Most Popular Feature Film
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
- 2012 - North American Independent Competition Programme