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Romantic drama

Adopt a Sailor (2008): Cast

Adopt a Sailor (2008) movie poster

Adopt a Sailor is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Charles Evered, starring Bebe Neuwirth as Patricia, Peter Coyote and Ethan Peck. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Adopt a Sailor (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Charles Evered
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Adopt a Sailor About?

The premise of Adopt a Sailor without spoilers.

After unexpectedly falling out of a plane, a young sailor lands in the lives of Patricia and Richard, a trendy, successful couple from New York City. During Fleet Week they inadvertently ‘adopt’ him, and his background from Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, profoundly transforms their world.

Adopt a Sailor Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • navy
  • u.s. navy
  • aircraft carrier
  • husband wife relationship
  • three word title
  • argument
  • visitor
  • fish out of water
  • stranger
  • drinking alcohol
  • ventilation fan
  • new york city
+28 more
  • directed by writer
  • dinner conversation
  • art gallery owner
  • filmmaker
  • reference to boot camp
  • burnt dinner
  • shipping overseas
  • field medic
  • reference to turkey scratch arkansas
  • childhood sweetheart
  • couple
  • sailor
  • reference to g.i. joe
  • breath spray
  • smoking
  • cocoa puffs
  • player piano
  • dancing
  • adult sucking thumb
  • thumb sucking
  • fetal position
  • ambulance
  • golf course
  • prayer
  • salad
  • shyness
  • reference to cracker jack box
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Adopt a Sailor Cast & Characters

Bebe Neuwirth leads the cast as Patricia, with Peter Coyote as Richard and Ethan Peck as Sailor. Directed by Charles Evered; 38 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Adopt a Sailor

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From the director

More from Charles Evered

One more film directed by Charles Evered: A Thousand Cuts.

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Adopt a Sailor Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Adopt a Sailor.

Adopt a Sailor - Official Trailer

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FAQ

Adopt a Sailor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Adopt a Sailor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Adopt a Sailor?

Adopt a Sailor runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Adopt a Sailor released?

Adopt a Sailor was released on October 24, 2008.

Who directed Adopt a Sailor?

Adopt a Sailor was directed by Charles Evered.

More films by Charles Evered

Who is in the cast of Adopt a Sailor?

Adopt a Sailor stars Bebe Neuwirth as Patricia, Peter Coyote as Richard and Ethan Peck as Sailor, among 38 credited actors.

Does Adopt a Sailor have a post-credit scene?

No. Adopt a Sailor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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