Begin Again (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Begin Again is a 2014 comedy drama directed by John Carney, starring Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley and Adam Levine. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $84.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- John Carney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Begin Again About?
The premise of Begin Again without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In New York City, a down-on-his-luck singer-songwriter encounters a disgraced music executive. Recognizing potential, the executive convinces the musician to record an album, leading to an unexpected collaboration. As they work together, an unlikely connection forms, offering both a chance to rediscover their passion and a path toward renewed hope and perhaps even love, set against the backdrop of a bustling summer.
Begin Again Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new york city
- record label
- singer
- singer songwriter
- infidelity
- singing
- musician
- hare krishna
- fired from a job
- scene during end credits
- 14 year old girl
- open mic night
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- recording an album
- music producer
- chance meeting
- song
- showbiz drama
- breakup
- reference to carole king
- guitar
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- two word title
- mobile phone
- cell phone
- music recording
- recording song
- recording
- swimming pool
- reference to bob dylan
- subway
- father daughter relationship
- flashback
- guitar playing
- playing guitar
- female singer
- songwriter
- manhattan new york city
- music executive
- reference to judy garland
- united states of america
- jaguar car
- lincoln the car
- lincoln town car
- gentle cinema
- young
- reference to norah jones
- reference to facebook
- earlier that day
- new york
Where to Watch Begin Again
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Begin Again Cast
Mark Ruffalo leads the cast, with Keira Knightley and Adam Levine. Directed by John Carney; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Carney
Begin Again Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Begin Again 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
2.7K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Begin Again Plot Summary
What happens in Begin Again 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
Dan Mulligan, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo, is a former record label executive based in New York City who finds himself in a tough spot—both personally and professionally. Estranged from his wife Miriam and increasingly disconnected from his teenage daughter Violet, he grapples with the shifting tides of the music industry, desperately searching for the next big talent that he can help launch to stardom. Over the past five years, Dan has struggled to find an artist worth his while, with Troublegum, a rapper discovered by him, being his last major success.
Full summary
The whole story of Begin Again, scene by scene
Begin Again Box Office
Begin Again grossed $84.9 million worldwide. $16.2 million came from the US and Canada and $68.7 million (81%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$84.9M
- US & Canada
- $16.2M
- International
- $68.7M
Begin Again Awards & Nominations
Begin Again was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Song
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Oscars 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Begin Again Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Begin Again.
How Well Do You Know Begin Again?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the primary protagonist in 'Begin Again'?
Cars in Begin Again
28 cars on screen, including the 1963 Jaguar Mk.X and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
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2001 BMW 5 Touring E39 Background role
Begin Again Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Can a Song Save Your Life?” and “一切從音樂再開始”.
- Also known as
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- Can a Song Save Your Life?
- 一切從音樂再開始
- 纽约小情歌
- 再次出发
- 重新开始
- 为乐而生
- 歌声改变人生
- 重来
- Dar kartą, iš naujo
- はじまりのうた
- 비긴 어게인
- Mesmo Se Nada der Certo
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- เพราะรัก คือเพลงรัก
- はじまりのうた：2013
- Num Outro Tom
- Хоть раз в жизни
- New York Melody
- Szerelemre hangszerelve
- Forelsket i New York
- Πάρ' το από την Αρχή
- 再次出发之纽约遇见你
- Започни отново
- Tutto può cambiare
- Newyorská romance
- התחלה חדשה
- Sånger från Manhattan
- Zacznijmy od nowa
- Pjesma koja ljubav znači
- Yeniden Başlamak
- Uusia alkuja
- 曼哈頓戀習曲
- Nouveau refrain
- Почати знову
- Jauns sākums
- Yêu Cuồng Si
- Muzica unei veri
- Empezar otra vez
- Newyorská romanca, ახალი დასაწყისი
- البدء مجددًا
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Begin Again FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Begin Again, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Begin Again?
Begin Again runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Begin Again released?
Begin Again was released on June 27, 2014.
Who directed Begin Again?
Begin Again was directed by John Carney.
More films by John Carney Who is in the cast of Begin Again?
Begin Again stars Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley and Adam Levine, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Begin Again?
In the US, Begin Again is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Begin Again make at the box office?
Begin Again grossed $84.9 million worldwide ($16.2 million domestic, $68.7 million international).
How is Begin Again rated?
Begin Again has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Begin Again nominated for any awards?
Begin Again received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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