Comedy drama

Finding Amanda (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Finding Amanda
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2008-06-30
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Maura Tierney, Brittany Snow

Finding Amanda is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Peter Tolan, starring Matthew Broderick, Maura Tierney and Brittany Snow. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $77,410 worldwide. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating: 5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 40%
worldwide gross: $77.4K
Metascore: 51

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Released: June 30, 2008
Runtime: 1h 36m (96 min)
Director: Peter Tolan
Genres: Drama , Comedy
Original language: English
Studio: HDNet Films
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Finding Amanda About?

The premise of Finding Amanda without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A former television writer and compulsive gambler faces a crisis when his wife leaves him, uncovering his latest addiction. Seeking redemption, he travels to Las Vegas to rescue his niece Amanda, who has become involved in prostitution. During his journey, he confronts his personal demons and finds himself struggling with temptation and the path to self-discovery.

Finding Amanda Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Finding Amanda Cast

Matthew Broderick leads the cast, with Maura Tierney and Brittany Snow. Directed by Peter Tolan.

Director Peter Tolan

Ratings

Finding Amanda Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Finding Amanda 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb

5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes

40% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 28%
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Metacritic

51 Metascore
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TMDB

48% User score
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Plot

Finding Amanda Plot Summary

What happens in Finding Amanda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Working as a television writer for a struggling sitcom titled Those McAllister’s, Taylor Peters (played by Matthew Broderick) has fallen into a web of vices including excessive drinking, drug use, and compulsive gambling. These habits have previously wreaked havoc on his career, leading him to attend therapy sessions primarily to appease his wife, Lorraine (portrayed by Maura Tierney). Compounding his chaotic home life is the shocking revelation that their 20-year-old niece, Amanda (played by Brittany Snow), has run away to Las Vegas, where she is working as a prostitute.

Full summary

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