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Authors Anonymous (2014): Ratings & Plot

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Authors Anonymous is a 2014 comedy directed by Ellie Kanner. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 16 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

IMDb rating
4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
8%
Metascore
16
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Authors Anonymous (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Ellie Kanner
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Screen Media Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Authors Anonymous About?

The premise of Authors Anonymous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A quirky comedy unfolds within an authors' collective, where a sense of calm is shattered when a new member, Hannah, achieves unexpected success with her first book. Her newfound fame disrupts the group's established dynamic, sparking humorous clashes and unexpected rivalries. The story explores the challenges and complications that arise when creative ambition meets the pressures of sudden recognition, revealing the complexities of collaboration and the price of artistic achievement.

Authors Anonymous Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • killing
  • group
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Crew

The Director of Authors Anonymous

Directed by Ellie Kanner.

From the director

More from Ellie Kanner

More films directed by Ellie Kanner: Spread, Candy Coated Christmas, Love and Sunshine and Love on the Menu.

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Ratings

Authors Anonymous Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Authors Anonymous 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 16 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

Plot

Authors Anonymous Plot Summary

What happens in Authors Anonymous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

When a group of dysfunctional and unpublished writers unexpectedly welcomes young Hannah (Kaley Cuoco), they could never have anticipated her swift rise to fame. Hannah, who has only taken a few writing classes and has barely read a novel, somehow finds herself at the center of their aspirations, despite her complete lack of experience in the literary world.

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The whole story of Authors Anonymous, scene by scene

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Videos

Authors Anonymous Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Authors Anonymous.

Authors Anonymous Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Kaley Cuoco, Chris Klein Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Authors Anonymous?

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 is Hannah's real name in the film?
Cars

Cars in Authors Anonymous

4 cars on screen, including the 2010 Audi Q7 and the 1999 Toyota Camry.

  • 2010 Audi Q7 in Authors Anonymous 2010 Audi Q7 Minor role
  • 1999 Toyota Camry in Authors Anonymous 1999 Toyota Camry Minor role
  • 2001 Audi S4 Avant B5 in Authors Anonymous 2001 Audi S4 Avant B5 Background role
  • 1997 Nissan 200SX in Authors Anonymous 1997 Nissan 200SX Background role
Details

Authors Anonymous Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “作女无颜” and “Book of Love”.

Also known as
  • 作女无颜
  • Book of Love
  • Неизвестные авторы
  • Book of Love - Ein Bestseller zum Verlieben
  • 作家匿名互助会
  • Anonim alkotók klubja
  • Neznámí autoři
  • סופרים אנונימיים
  • Autori anonimi
  • 오서스 어나니머스
  • Anonimowy autorzy

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FAQ

Authors Anonymous FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Authors Anonymous, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Authors Anonymous?

Authors Anonymous runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Authors Anonymous released?

Authors Anonymous was released on April 18, 2014.

Who directed Authors Anonymous?

Authors Anonymous was directed by Ellie Kanner.

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How is Authors Anonymous rated?

Authors Anonymous has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, 16 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.

Does Authors Anonymous have a post-credit scene?

No. Authors Anonymous has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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