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All Is Bright (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

All Is Bright (2013) movie poster

All Is Bright is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Phil Morrison, starring Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd and Sally Hawkins. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $4,556 worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
48%
worldwide gross
$4.6K
Metascore
54
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All Is Bright (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Phil Morrison
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is All Is Bright About?

The premise of All Is Bright without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two unconventional businessmen, Pierre and Andre, devise a plan to import Christmas trees from Canada to New York City, hoping to capitalize on the holiday rush. Their ambitious venture leads to a series of comical mishaps as they encounter the unique challenges of navigating New York’s winter landscape and dealing with unexpected situations. The film blends humor and heart as they pursue their unusual business idea.

All Is Bright Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
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  • paroled convict
  • young girl
  • punched in the head
  • border patrol agent
  • threaten to kill someone
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  • library
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  • female stockinged legs
  • female stockinged feet
+14 more
  • female stockinged soles
  • christmas
  • new york city
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • theft
  • buddy comedy
  • daughter
  • money
  • job
  • dark comedy
  • christmas tree
  • new york
  • french canadian
  • salesman
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Cast & crew

All Is Bright Cast

Paul Giamatti leads the cast, with Paul Rudd and Sally Hawkins. Directed by Phil Morrison; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in All Is Bright

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From the director

More from Phil Morrison

More films directed by Phil Morrison, best-rated first: Junebug and X-Girl.

Full filmography
Ratings

All Is Bright Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave All Is Bright 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

All Is Bright Plot Summary

What happens in All Is Bright from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Dennis (Paul Giamatti) steps out of a four-year prison sentence in Quebec, he is thrust into a harsh reality: his wife Therese has deceived their daughter Michi into believing he has succumbed to cancer. This revelation is a painful blow, especially when Dennis learns that his former partner-in-crime, Rene (Paul Rudd), is now involved with his estranged ex. Consumed by anger, Dennis confronts Therese in a furious outburst, and later confronts Rene in a fit of rage.

Full summary

The whole story of All Is Bright, scene by scene

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Box office

All Is Bright Box Office

All Is Bright grossed $4,556 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.6K

US & Canada
$4.6K
Videos

All Is Bright Trailers & Videos

The trailer of All Is Bright.

All Is Bright Official Theatrical Trailer #1 (2013) - Paul Rudd Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know All Is Bright?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What does Dennis learn about his daughter Michi upon his release from prison?

Cars

Cars in All Is Bright

11 cars on screen, including the 1974 Dodge D-500 and the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.

All 11 cars
  • 1974 Dodge D-500 in All Is Bright 1974 Dodge D-500 Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Suburban in All Is Bright 2007 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
  • 2005 Hyundai Tucson in All Is Bright 2005 Hyundai Tucson Minor role
  • 2006 Chevrolet HHR in All Is Bright 2006 Chevrolet HHR Background role

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FAQ

All Is Bright FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of All Is Bright, each answered in a sentence.

How long is All Is Bright?

All Is Bright runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was All Is Bright released?

All Is Bright was released on October 4, 2013.

Who directed All Is Bright?

All Is Bright was directed by Phil Morrison.

More films by Phil Morrison

Who is in the cast of All Is Bright?

All Is Bright stars Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd and Sally Hawkins, among 6 credited actors.

How much did All Is Bright make at the box office?

All Is Bright grossed $4,556 worldwide.

How is All Is Bright rated?

All Is Bright has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does All Is Bright have a post-credit scene?

No. All Is Bright has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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