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21 Grams (2003)

R 124 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   19 November 2003 (Mexico)
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A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician, a grieving mother and a born-again ex-con.

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 35 nominations See more awards »

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21 Grams -- A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician (Penn), a grieving mother (Watts) and a born-again ex-con (Del Toro). 21 Grams -- Theatrical Preview
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Penn ...
Naomi Watts ...
Danny Huston ...
Carly Nahon Carly Nahon ...
Claire Pakis Claire Pakis ...
Laura
Benicio Del Toro ...
Nick Nichols Nick Nichols ...
Boy
Charlotte Gainsbourg ...
John Rubinstein ...
Gynecologist
Eddie Marsan ...
Loyd Keith Salter Loyd Keith Salter ...
Fat Man
Antef A. Harris Antef A. Harris ...
Basketball Guy
Melissa Leo ...
Marc Musso ...
Freddy (as Marc Thomas Musso)
Teresa Delgado ...
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Storyline

This is the story of three gentle persons: Paul Rivers an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English émigré, Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married and mother of two little girls, and Jack Jordan, an ex-convict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will learn harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. Written by Miguel Cane (Stepford@yahoo.com)  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Accident | Faith | Mathematician | Guilt | Girl  | See more »

Taglines:

How much does revenge weigh? See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality, some violence and drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Mexico) See more »

Also Known As:

21 gramos See more »

Filming Locations:

Memphis, Tennessee, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$274,454 (USA) (23 November 2003) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$16,248,701 (USA) (21 March 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

When Paul finds the photos of Cristina and her husband in a book, the book he is looking at is "Cruising Paradise", a collection of 40 stories about solitude and loss by playwright-actor Sam Shepard. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When the Private Investigator gives Paul the revolver, he flips it open to show that it is loaded. He then spins the cylinder and we hear a ratcheting sound. When a revolver is open, there is no ratchet mechanism connected to the cylinder...it rotates freely and silently. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Michael: Check, please.
Cathy: Look Daddy, a volcano.
[Cathy blows bubbles into her soft drink]
Michael: It's very pretty. Drink up your volcano. All right. We're going. Mommy's waiting.
Cathy: Daddy, please. Just one more minute.
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Crazy Credits

Paul Murphey is credited twice for video assist operator. See more »

Connections

References Pi (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"Cumbia De Los Muertos"
(1998)
Written by Asdrubal Sierra, Charles Stewart, William Abers (as Willy Abers),
Raul Pacheco (as Raul Pacheco Jr.), Ulises Bella (as Ulises Baldomero Bella),
, Jose Espinosa (as Jose Ines Espinosa), William Marrufo, Justin Poree,
, Jiro Yamaguchi and Lucas MacFadden (as Lucas Christian MacFadden)
Performed by Ozomatli
Courtesy of Almo Sounds, Inc.
By Arrangement with Natural Energy Lab See more »