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Come Early Morning

Play trailer Poster for Come Early Morning R Released Nov 10, 2006 1h 35m Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Lucy (Ashley Judd) works as an Arkansas construction contractor during the day, but nighttime is set aside for boozing and a series of one-night stands. When newcomer Cal (Jeffrey Donovan) arrives in town, Lucy must decide whether to have a serious relationship or continue down a path of wild behavior.
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A quiet but moving film anchored by the unexpected depth of Ashley Judd's performance.

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Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer If and when Come Early Morning ever resurfaces on DVD, order it immediately-and while you're at it, order Chasing Amy too, if you haven't already seen it, and enjoy a dandy double feature with two country girls of enormous talent. Nov 22, 2006 Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper This is a quietly powerful film about small-town Southern living that avoids all the usual clichs and makes us feel as if we're dropping in on real lives in mid-stream. Nov 20, 2006 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens A beautiful character study acted superbly, COME EARLY MORNING is an uplifting winner. Nov 7, 2019 Full Review Fred Topel Hollywood.com Rated: 2/5 Nov 20, 2008 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Judd surely deserves the lion's share of kudos for the movie's success... Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 28, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Donald W I grew up in Kentucky in a Southern town, so I connect with and know most of the characters that are in this movie. This was well written and directed and I think this might be Ashley Judd's best performance. I'm not sure I've ever seen her play such a vulnerable role. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/23 Full Review colin m Single woman fumbling through life. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member 2016-06-24 uneven, but Ashley and Stacy were good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review panayiota k Not bad, southern woman gets her shit together. thank God she realizes beer is not the answer! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Allegedly this is the ultimate art film of the country hillbilly woman. What it reminds us is that some lives are too boring to put on the screen even in the name of art. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a quietly powerful film about small-town Southern living that avoids all the usual clichés and makes us feel as if we're dropping in on real lives in mid-stream. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Lucy (Ashley Judd) works as an Arkansas construction contractor during the day, but nighttime is set aside for boozing and a series of one-night stands. When newcomer Cal (Jeffrey Donovan) arrives in town, Lucy must decide whether to have a serious relationship or continue down a path of wild behavior.
Director
Joey Lauren Adams
Producer
Holly Wiersma, Julie Yorn, Michel Litvak, Edward Bass
Screenwriter
Joey Lauren Adams
Distributor
IDP Distribution
Production Co
Bold Films, Firm Films
Rating
R (Some Sexual Situations|Language)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 10, 2006, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 20, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$117.6K
Runtime
1h 35m
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