An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
Acting
Hugh Grant's most Hugh Grant performance—every stammer is art.
Writing
Meta screenwriting jokes that land harder if you've ever tried writing.
Direction
Marc Lawrence knows exactly how to weaponize Grant's charm.
Director
Marc Lawrence
Hugh Grant
Keith Michaels
Marisa Tomei
Holly Carpenter
Bella Heathcote
Karen Gabney
J.K. Simmons
Hal Lerner
Chris Elliott
Jim Harper
Allison Janney
Professor Weldon
Vanessa Wasche
Rona
Enid Graham
Trina
Shannon Marie Sullivan
Sue
Jason Antoon
Greg Nathan
Caroline Aaron
Ellen
Billy Griffith
TSA Agent
Kevin Michael Kennedy
TSA Officer Kevin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marc Lawrence wrote this specifically for Hugh Grant after their collaborations on Music and Lyrics and Two Weeks Notice.
The film quietly mocks the 'tortured genius' screenwriter archetype while indulging in it—Keith's redemption is earned through community, not another hit.
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