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Sci-fi thriller

Another Day (2001): Cast & Plot

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Another Day is a 2001 sci-fi thriller directed by Jeffrey Reiner, starring Shannen Doherty as Kate, Max Martini and Julian McMahon. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Another Day (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Jeffrey Reiner
Genres
Thriller , Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Another Day About?

The premise of Another Day without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a fight over their unborn child ends in a tragic house fire that kills her boyfriend, Kate survives a near‑drowning accident years later. She awakens on shore to discover she has been sent back two days before the fatal fire, forcing her to confront the events anew.

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Cast & crew

Another Day Cast & Characters

Shannen Doherty leads the cast as Kate, with Max Martini as Paul and Julian McMahon as David. Directed by Jeffrey Reiner; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jeffrey Reiner

More films directed by Jeffrey Reiner: The Sixth Gun, The Real World Movie: The Lost Season, Personally Yours and The Darklings.

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Plot

Another Day Plot Summary

What happens in Another Day from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kate has been working a job she doesn’t like and saving up to go to medical school. She discovers she’s pregnant. Her boyfriend is of good conduct, but she and her boyfriend Paul disagree with her decision not to settle down. She drives all day to David’s place, her best friend since childhood. She learns the next day that Paul has died in a factory fire. She reaches the factory. It appears as though Paul ought not have been at the factory and that his death appears to be suicide.

Full summary

The whole story of Another Day, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Another Day?

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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Who is Kate's boyfriend who dies in a factory fire?

Cars

Cars in Another Day

7 cars on screen, including the 1986 Volvo 240 and the 1985 Dodge Aries K.

All 7 cars
  • 1986 Volvo 240 in Another Day 1986 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1985 Dodge Aries K in Another Day 1985 Dodge Aries K Minor role
  • 1957 Ford C-Series in Another Day 1957 Ford C-Series Minor role
  • 1978 Ford F-Series in Another Day 1978 Ford F-Series Minor role
Details

Another Day Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Egy másik nap” and “Passion Impossible”.

Also known as
  • Egy másik nap
  • Passion Impossible
  • Inny dzień
  • Другой день
  • Otro Día
  • Інший день
  • Eljön a tegnap

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FAQ

Another Day FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Another Day?

Another Day runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Another Day released?

Another Day was released on December 4, 2001.

Who directed Another Day?

Another Day was directed by Jeffrey Reiner.

More films by Jeffrey Reiner

Who is in the cast of Another Day?

Another Day stars Shannen Doherty as Kate, Max Martini as Paul and Julian McMahon as David, among 11 credited actors.

Does Another Day have a post-credit scene?

No. Another Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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