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For Your Consideration (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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For Your Consideration is a 2006 comedy starring Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2007. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
worldwide gross
$5.9M
award nominations
3
Metascore
68
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For Your Consideration (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For Your Consideration About?

The premise of For Your Consideration without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During Oscar week, a street artist and sculptor collaborate on a striking and provocative artwork: a gleaming gold statue of film producer Harvey Weinstein. This bold artistic statement, intended as a commentary on Hollywood’s problematic behavior and power dynamics, generates considerable controversy and intense public reaction as it's unveiled. The artwork sparks both outrage and fascination, reflecting a complex moment in the entertainment industry.

For Your Consideration Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • fictional academy awards
  • satirical
  • dance
  • 1940s
  • 20th century
  • mockumentary comedy
  • showbiz comedy
  • cameo
  • stand up comedian
  • satire comedy
  • american
  • actor
+38 more
  • purim
  • publicist
  • internet
  • makeup
  • reporter
  • written and directed by cast member
  • self indulgence
  • egotism
  • weiner
  • self centeredness
  • publicity
  • fictional radio show
  • plymouth rock
  • advertisement
  • family relationships
  • dysfunctional family
  • jew
  • acting
  • buffalo wings
  • restaurant
  • reference to esther
  • french
  • sense of smell
  • disembodied head
  • diapers
  • poster
  • security guard
  • cable tv
  • police
  • policeman
  • foot spray
  • fake telephone call
  • assistant director
  • rabbit
  • easter
  • band
  • talk show host
  • fictional talk show
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Cast & crew

For Your Consideration Cast

Catherine O'Hara leads the cast, with Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest.

Ratings

For Your Consideration Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave For Your Consideration 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

For Your Consideration Plot Summary

What happens in For Your Consideration from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the cameras capture the unfolding drama of Home for Purim, a low-budget film that explores the intricate dynamics of a Jewish family living in the southern United States during the 1940s, a vibrant ensemble cast breathes life into the characters. The roles of the matriarch, Marilyn Hack (Catherine O’Hara), and her husband, Victor Allen Miller (Harry Shearer), are performed with remarkable depth, while their daughter, Callie Webb (also known for her bold lifestyle choices), and her partner, Brian Chubb, infuse the story with youthful exuberance, giving it a compelling edge.

Full summary

The whole story of For Your Consideration, scene by scene

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Box office

For Your Consideration Box Office

For Your Consideration grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $5.5 million came from the US and Canada and $375,714 (6%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.9M

US & Canada
$5.5M
International
$375.7K
US & Canada 94% Rest of the world 6%
Awards

For Your Consideration Awards & Nominations

For Your Consideration earned 3 award nominations, including Best Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2007. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2007.

3 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

For Your Consideration Trailers & Videos

The trailer of For Your Consideration.

For Your Consideration (2006) Official Trailer - Catherine O'Hara Movie
Quiz

How Well Do You Know For Your Consideration?

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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What is the title of the film that the cast is working on?

Cars

Cars in For Your Consideration

5 cars on screen, including the 1986 BMW 3 E30 and the 2006 BMW 3 E90.

All 5 cars
  • 1986 BMW 3 E30 in For Your Consideration 1986 BMW 3 E30 Important role
  • 2006 BMW 3 E90 in For Your Consideration 2006 BMW 3 E90 Background role
  • 2003 Dodge Neon in For Your Consideration 2003 Dodge Neon Background role
  • Hivco Uni-Van in For Your Consideration Hivco Uni-Van Background role
Details

For Your Consideration Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Nominados” and “Es lebe Hollywood”.

Also known as
  • Nominados
  • Es lebe Hollywood
  • На ваш суд
  • והזוכה הוא...
  • Oscar - vágy
  • Nominace na Oscara
  • Por Trás das Câmeras
  • 포 유어 컨시더레이션
  • 供您决定

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FAQ

For Your Consideration FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of For Your Consideration, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For Your Consideration?

For Your Consideration runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was For Your Consideration released?

For Your Consideration was released on November 17, 2006.

Who is in the cast of For Your Consideration?

For Your Consideration stars Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest.

How much did For Your Consideration make at the box office?

For Your Consideration grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($5.5 million domestic, $375,714 international).

How is For Your Consideration rated?

For Your Consideration has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Was For Your Consideration nominated for any awards?

For Your Consideration received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does For Your Consideration have a post-credit scene?

No. For Your Consideration has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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