Ed (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ed is a 1996 sports comedy directed by Bill Couturi, starring Matt LeBlanc and Jayne Brook. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bill Couturi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ed About?
The premise of Ed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A caregiver struggling with personal hardships accepts a new client and finds him to be more complex than he initially appears. As they work together, an unexpected connection develops, leading them on a tender journey of personal growth and offering both a chance at a fresh start.
Ed Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- film director
- misfit
- based on real person
- hollywood
- friend
- chiropractor
- orson welles character
- bela lugosi character
- artistic creation
- dark comedy
- man wears a wig
- incompetence
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- psychotronic film
- young man
- existential poetry
- sexual humor
- reference to suicide
- chronic depression
- octopus
- united states of america
- reference to citizen kane
- graveyard
- washed up actor
- funhouse
- comic violence
- showbiz drama
- showbiz comedy
- reference to basil rathbone
- tobacco
- smoking tobacco
- metafiction
- character name as title
- name as title
- filmmaker as protagonist
- quirky comedy
- docudrama drama
- period drama
- handsome man
- california
- postmodern
- maximalism
- reference to david o. selznick
- 1950s
- friendship
- transvestism
- amusement park
- ghost train
- director actor relationship
- reference to charlton heston
- reference to boris karloff
Ed Cast
Matt LeBlanc leads the cast, with Jayne Brook. Directed by Bill Couturi.
- Director Bill Couturi
Ed Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ed 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 3.1
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TMDB 41% User score
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Ed Plot Summary
What happens in Ed 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
The film begins amid a dramatic thunderstorm, with bright flashes of lightning illuminating an eerie old house as the haunting wail of a Theremin echoes through the night. Inside, a coffin opens to reveal Criswell, who sits up to deliver a familiar opening commentary that closely resembles his lines from Plan 9 from Outer Space. The credits roll, showcasing the cast’s names inscribed on tombstones, yet another nod to its predecessor. The camera pans from the iconic Hollywood sign down into the heart of the city.
Full summary
The whole story of Ed, scene by scene
Ed Box Office
Ed grossed $4.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
- US & Canada
- $4.4M
Ed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ed.
How Well Do You Know Ed?
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 played the role of Edward D. Wood Jr. in the film?
Cars in Ed
17 cars on screen, including the 1954 Chevrolet 3100 and the 1994 International 4000-Series.
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1954 Chevrolet 3100 Important role -
1994 International 4000-Series Important role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
Ed Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Ed - matchens hjälte” and “Ed - Um Macaco Muito Louco”.
- Also known as
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- Ed - matchens hjälte
- Ed - Um Macaco Muito Louco
- Ed - Un campione per amico
- Ed, el chimpancé
- Ед
- Ed - Die affenstarke Sportskanone
- Ed - Madarat tolláról
- 王牌猩手
- Эд
- 에드
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Movies Like Ed
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ed Wood, Ed’s Coed and Edie.
Ed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ed?
Ed runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Ed released?
Ed was released on March 15, 1996.
Who directed Ed?
Ed was directed by Bill Couturi.
More films by Bill Couturi Who is in the cast of Ed?
Ed stars Matt LeBlanc and Jayne Brook.
How much did Ed make at the box office?
Ed grossed $4.4 million worldwide.
How is Ed rated?
Ed has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 25 on Metacritic and 41% on TMDB.
Does Ed have a post-credit scene?
No. Ed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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