De-Lovely (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
De-Lovely is a 2004 biographical musical directed by Irwin Winkler, starring Jonathan Pryce, Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $18.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2005. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Irwin Winkler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM Distribution
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is De-Lovely About?
The premise of De-Lovely without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This musical explores the life of celebrated songwriter Cole Porter. Through a stage production of his work, Porter reflects on his past, revisiting key moments in his career and personal life. The story follows his ascent to Broadway stardom in the 1920s, showcasing his relationship with his muse, Linda Thomas, and navigating complex romantic relationships and personal challenges along the way.
De-Lovely Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jukebox musical
- horseback riding
- cole porter character
- monty woolley character
- louis b. mayer character
- irving berlin character
- lgbt issues
- fellini esque
- title based on song
- italy
- hyphen in title
- love
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- composer
- tears
- party
- muse
- gay
- marriage
- song
- manhattan new york city
- riding accident
- x ray
- williamstown massachusetts
- wheelchair
- wedding
- voice over narration
- unfaithfulness
- tuberculosis
- theater production
- theater director
- theater audience
- tap dancing
- swimming pool
- sunglasses
- subjective camera
- studio backlot
- stage door
- sex
- screening room
- rose
- reference to robert browning
- reference to nelson eddy
- reference to marlene dietrich
- reference to louis b. mayer
- reference to jeanette macdonald
- reference to jack buchanan
- reference to irving berlin
- reference to fred astaire
- piano
- pianist
De-Lovely Cast
Jonathan Pryce leads the cast, with Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd. Directed by Irwin Winkler.
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Director Irwin Winkler
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De-Lovely Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave De-Lovely 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 62% User score
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De-Lovely Plot Summary
What happens in De-Lovely from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the finale of Porter’s life approaches, a symphony of memories begins to play out in the Indiana theater where his story first blossomed, as if directed by the heavenly Gabriel. His thoughts drift back to that pivotal evening when he crossed paths with Linda Lee Thomas, a stunning and freshly divorced woman who would soon become his cherished partner. Despite knowing about Cole’s sexuality, Linda found comfort in their passionate romance, characterized by affectionate displays and a profound bond.
Full summary
The whole story of De-Lovely, scene by scene
De-Lovely Box Office & Budget
De-Lovely grossed $18.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $13.5 million came from the US and Canada and $5.2 million (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$18.6M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $13.5M
- International
- $5.2M
- Budget
- $15M
De-Lovely Awards & Nominations
De-Lovely earned 3 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2005. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 2005.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2005 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Kevin Kline
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Ashley Judd
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Soundtrack
De-Lovely Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip What A Swell Party This Is
- Clip Cole and Linda Get Married
- Clip Finding Jack's Voice
How Well Do You Know De-Lovely?
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 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who orchestrates the symphony of memories in Cole Porter's life?
Cars in De-Lovely
8 cars on screen, including the 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1932 Nash 970 Special.
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1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1932 Nash 970 Special Minor role -
1938 Packard Six Minor role -
1931 Packard Standard Eight Minor role
De-Lovely Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Just One of Those Things” and “De-Lovely - Die Cole Porter Story”.
- Also known as
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- Just One of Those Things
- De-Lovely - Die Cole Porter Story
- De-Lovely - Così facile da amare
- De-Lovely - Vida e Amores de Cole Porter
- לילה ויום
- De-Lovely - Ragyogó évek
- Улюбленець
- Вечната музика
- Любимчик
- 小可爱
- 드 러블리
- Povestea lui Cole Porter
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- Pjesme mog života
- Pesmi mojega življenja
- บทเพลงรักเพื่อชีวิต
- 譜出愛戀曲
- Cole Porter'ın Aşkı
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De-Lovely FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of De-Lovely, each answered in a sentence.
How long is De-Lovely?
De-Lovely runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was De-Lovely released?
De-Lovely was released on July 2, 2004.
Who directed De-Lovely?
De-Lovely was directed by Irwin Winkler.
More films by Irwin Winkler Who is in the cast of De-Lovely?
De-Lovely stars Jonathan Pryce, Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd.
How much did De-Lovely make at the box office?
De-Lovely grossed $18.6 million worldwide ($13.5 million domestic, $5.2 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is De-Lovely rated?
De-Lovely has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was De-Lovely nominated for any awards?
De-Lovely received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does De-Lovely have a post-credit scene?
No. De-Lovely has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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