Stateside

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Stateside

R

Released Feb 27, 2004

1h 37m

Drama

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24%

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45 Reviews

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A young man and woman with different backgrounds find their lives crossing in this drama, which is loosely based on a true story. An aspiring performer, Dori (Rachael Leigh Cook) suffers from schizophrenia and is institutionalized. Circumstances result in her meeting Mark (Jonathan Tucker), a wealthy but troubled youth who must serve in the Marines after his role in a serious accident. Although Dori and Mark are separated, they remain committed to having a relationship.

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Critics Consensus

An inept drama that rings false.

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The lovers' nonexistent chemistry doesn't generate enough heat to light a match.

Rated: C

May 27, 2004

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

It felt authentic ...

May 24, 2004

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Tim Cogshell

Boxoffice Magazine

Suffers from a lack of narrative cohesion.

Rated: 2/5

May 23, 2004

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Well-acted but ultimately bland...

Rated: 2/4

Jan 15, 2005

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Harry Haun

Film Journal International

Stateside has some lopsided storytelling techniques, but emotionally it will get you home.

Aug 8, 2004

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $174,300.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Katl L

Enjoyed it. Not over romanticized.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Horror fan 4

Cook and tucker are great together onscreen. There performances drive this movie and keep my interest throughout the film. Tim Treakle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/29/25

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steve d

Cook does a great job but the film is ultimately hollow.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

I liked it was a good movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Frances H

Good film about two young people who have a lot to overcome before they can be together, told without romantic sentimentality, but very effectively.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/08/13

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Reverge Anselmo

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Synopsis

A young man and woman with different backgrounds find their lives crossing in this drama, which is loosely based on a true story. An aspiring performer, Dori (Rachael Leigh Cook) suffers from schizophrenia and is institutionalized. Circumstances result in her meeting Mark (Jonathan Tucker), a wealthy but troubled youth who must serve in the Marines after his role in a serious accident. Although Dori and Mark are separated, they remain committed to having a relationship.

Director: Reverge Anselmo
Producer: Robert Greenhut
Screenwriter: Reverge Anselmo
Distributor: First Look
Production Co: Seven Hill Pictures, Cinerenta, Overseas Film Group, First Look Media
Rating: R (Sexuality|Drinking|Language|Drug Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 27, 2004, Original
Release Date (DVD): Oct 12, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA): $174.3K
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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