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      Sunshine State

      2002, Drama, 2h 21m

      111 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Wonderfully acted, but the story and pacing can use a little work. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      This drama tells the story of a Florida island besieged by country-club resort developers. Included in the story are a woman (Angela Bassett) returning home after a long absence, and another woman (Edie Falco) who is forced to sell the restaurant and motel she inherited.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Sexual References|Brief Strong Language)

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: John Sayles

      • Producer: Maggie Renzi

      • Writer: John Sayles

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $3.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics

      • Production Co: Anarchists' Convention

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, SDDS

      Cast & Crew

      Edie Falco
      Angela Bassett
      Jane Alexander
      Ralph Waite
      James McDaniel
      Timothy Hutton
      Mary Alice
      Bill Cobbs
      Mary Steenburgen
      Alex Lewis
      Gordon Clapp
      Richard Edson
      Tom Wright
      Marc Blucas
      Alan King
      Nancy Schafer
      Mark Ricker
      Patrick Cady
      Mason Daring
      Mayes C. Rubeo
      John Sayles

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      • Oct 30, 2012

        John Sayles' component film is a disappointment only because we expect so much more from him. A good film on the pressures of community and the price that individuals are willing to pay to "sell out". Nonethless, we expect more.

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      • Sep 03, 2010

        The description was interesting but the actual movie was boring! After wanting to turn it off a couple times, I finally did

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      • Sep 19, 2008

        A long movie - about two families in a Florida neighbourhood. The story includes a little of everything - family, greed, bias, expectations, suicide, fidelity, unplanned pregnancy, etc. etc. I enjoyed it - almost have to watch it again to recall all the stories.

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      • Jun 27, 2008

        Not the best John Sayles outing, but does have its moments.

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