Cedar Rapids (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cedar Rapids is a 2011 comedy directed by Miguel Arteta, starring John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Ed Helms. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2012. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cedar Rapids About?
The premise of Cedar Rapids without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-town insurance agent, Tim Lippe, finds his quiet life disrupted when he's sent to an industry convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thrust into an unfamiliar environment, he encounters a group of seasoned attendees who introduce him to a weekend of unexpected experiences. As Tim navigates the conventions and confronts new situations, he's challenged to step outside his comfort zone and re-evaluate his sheltered perspective on life.
Cedar Rapids Cast
John C. Reilly leads the cast, with Anne Heche and Ed Helms. Directed by Miguel Arteta.
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Director Miguel Arteta
More from Miguel Arteta
More films directed by Miguel Arteta, best-rated first: Beatriz at Dinner, The Good Girl, Yes Day and Youth in Revolt.
Cedar Rapids Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cedar Rapids 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Cedar Rapids Plot Summary
What happens in Cedar Rapids from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tim Lippe, a naive and idealistic insurance agent from a small town in Wisconsin, finds himself navigating a world beyond his quiet routine as he tries to honor a personal promise while learning what it means to grow up fast. After a casual encounter with his former middle school teacher, Mrs. Vanderhei, Tim attempts to give her a promise ring, only to be met with a firm rejection tied to her recent divorce. This moment underscores Tim’s earnest, if sometimes misguided, desire for belonging and love.
Full summary
The whole story of Cedar Rapids, scene by scene
Cedar Rapids Box Office
Cedar Rapids grossed $7.7 million worldwide. $6.9 million came from the US and Canada and $867,834 (11%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.7M
- US & Canada
- $6.9M
- International
- $867.8K
Cedar Rapids Awards & Nominations
Cedar Rapids earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2012.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best First Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – John C. Reilly
Cedar Rapids Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer
How Well Do You Know Cedar Rapids?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the insurance company where Tim Lippe works?
Cars in Cedar Rapids
14 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and the 1976 Ford F-Series.
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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role
Cedar Rapids Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Bienvenue à Cedar Rapids” and “Совсем не бабник”.
- Also known as
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- Bienvenue à Cedar Rapids
- Совсем не бабник
- Willkommen in Cedar Rapids
- Çılgın Bir Haftasonu
- Bem-vindo a Cedar Rapids
- Benvenuti a Cedar Rapids
- Céges buli
- Convención en Cedar Rapids
- Kickoffen
- 大假一场
- Firmaturen
- סידר ראפידס
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- Сидър Рапидс
- 시더 래피드
- Um Negócio Nada Seguro
- Ανασφάλειες Ζωής
- Bláznivá služobka
- 大假一場
- Зовсім не бабій
- หนุ่มประกัน วันทริปป่วน
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Cedar Rapids FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cedar Rapids, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Cedar Rapids released?
Cedar Rapids was released on February 11, 2011.
Who directed Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids was directed by Miguel Arteta.
More films by Miguel Arteta Who is in the cast of Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids stars John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Ed Helms.
How much did Cedar Rapids make at the box office?
Cedar Rapids grossed $7.7 million worldwide ($6.9 million domestic, $867,834 international).
How is Cedar Rapids rated?
Cedar Rapids has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Cedar Rapids nominated for any awards?
Cedar Rapids received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Cedar Rapids have a post-credit scene?
No. Cedar Rapids has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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