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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)

PG_13 129 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Mystery  -   20 January 2012 (USA)
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A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Director:

Stephen Daldry

Writers:

Eric Roth (screenplay), Jonathan Safran Foer (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks ...
Thomas Horn ...
Sandra Bullock ...
Zoe Caldwell ...
Dennis Hearn ...
Paul Klementowicz ...
Julian Tepper ...
Caleb Reynolds Caleb Reynolds ...
John Goodman ...
Max von Sydow ...
Stephen Henderson ...
Walt the Locksmith (as Stephen McKinley Henderson)
Lorna Pruce Lorna Pruce ...
Locksmith Customer (as Lorna Guity Pruce)
Viola Davis ...
Jeffrey Wright ...
Hazelle Goodman ...
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Storyline

A troubled young boy, Oskar, is trying to cope with the loss of his father. Oskar starts lashing out at his mother and the world. Until a year later, he discovers a mysterious key in his father's belongings and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock, just as he used to when his father was alive. On this journey he is bound to meet a lot of people and learn a lot about himself and his family, but will he ever find the lock? Written by Koro  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

New York City | Key | September 11 2001 | Lock | Message  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for emotional thematic material, some disturbing images, and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Tan fuerte y tan cerca See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$31,836,745 (USA) (25 March 2012)
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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | DTS (as Datasat Digital Sound) | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The original cinematographer was Harris Savides who had to withdraw days before shooting began due to an illness. Chris Menges replaced him. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In one scene where Oskar and The Renter discuss 'the search', Oskar wears a hooded sweater embroidered with a "Nike 6.0" logo . Nike did not release their "Nike 6.0" line until 2011. See more »

Quotes

Linda Schell: I miss his voice. I miss his voice telling me he loves me.
Oskar Schell: Me too.
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Connections

Referenced in "Final de partida: Los premios Óscar (#1.497)" (2012) See more »