George Washington (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
George Washington is a 2000 drama directed by David Gordon Green, starring Candace Evanofski and Donald Holden. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $283,846 worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Discovery Award at the TIFF 2000. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- David Gordon Green
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cowboy Booking International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is George Washington About?
The premise of George Washington without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small, rural southern community, the carefree games of childhood are shattered by a tragic accident at a neglected amusement park. The story unfolds through the perspective of a witness to the event, revealing a poignant exploration of youth, loss, and the search for identity. The film examines the complexities of relationships and the harsh realities faced by children navigating grief and deception.
George Washington Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- superhero
- sex scene
- teen smoking
- president
- band
- band the musical group
- sex
- releasing a dove
- black american
- blood on the ground
- small town
- cover up
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- redemption
- north carolina
- grief
- girl
- boy
- abandoned amusement park
- guilt
- directorial debut
- thinness
- starving
- abandoned warehouse
- swimming in underwear
- axe
- father in jail
- counseling
- adolescent
- breaking up
- french kissing
- play fight
- boy wears underwear
- lunch
- seizure
- listening to music
- bleeding head
- head wound
- railroad worker
- teenage superhero
- wrestling uniform
- blood on head
- dog fur hat
- car flip
- stolen car
- fontanelle
- voice over narration
- urine
- urination
- underwear
- underwater scene
George Washington Cast
Candace Evanofski leads the cast, with Donald Holden. Directed by David Gordon Green.
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Director David Gordon Green
More from David Gordon Green
More films directed by David Gordon Green, best-rated first: Stronger, Halloween, Joe and All the Real Girls.
George Washington Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave George Washington 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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George Washington Plot Summary
What happens in George Washington from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This film explores the life experiences of children growing up in a struggling rural town in the southern United States. The story follows a group of friends, including George, Buddy, Vernon, and Sonya, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence amidst the decaying remnants of local industry.
The narrative opens with a poignant scene of Buddy and his girlfriend, Nasia, sharing an intimate moment in a church cubby, where she heartbreakingly ends their relationship. As George and his friends play nearby on a crumbling structure, conversations about relationships and personal struggles unfold. George’s uncle, Damascus, faces his own demons as he resigns from his job due to fears about wild dogs in the area, showcasing the unresolved issues plaguing their community.
Full summary
The whole story of George Washington, scene by scene
George Washington Box Office
George Washington grossed $283,846 worldwide. $247,406 came from the US and Canada and $36,440 (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$283.8K
- US & Canada
- $247.4K
- International
- $36.4K
George Washington Awards & Nominations
George Washington won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Discovery Award at the TIFF 2000. Its biggest night was the TIFF 2000, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win5 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2001 4 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Debut Performance
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay – David Gordon Green
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TIFF 2000 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Discovery Award – David Gordon Green
George Washington Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette David Gordon Green on George Washington's Use of Voiceover
- Featurette David Lowery on GEORGE WASHINGTON
How Well Do You Know George Washington?
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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What is the relationship between George and Damascus?
Cars in George Washington
1 car on screen: the 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder.
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1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder Minor role
George Washington Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “ג'ורג' וושינגטון” and “乔治·华盛顿”.
- Also known as
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- ג'ורג' וושינגטון
- 乔治·华盛顿
- Джордж Вашингтон
- Sztama
- 조지 워싱톤
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George Washington FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of George Washington, each answered in a sentence.
How long is George Washington?
George Washington runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was George Washington released?
George Washington was released on October 27, 2000.
Who directed George Washington?
George Washington was directed by David Gordon Green.
More films by David Gordon Green Who is in the cast of George Washington?
George Washington stars Candace Evanofski and Donald Holden.
How much did George Washington make at the box office?
George Washington grossed $283,846 worldwide ($247,406 domestic, $36,440 international).
How is George Washington rated?
George Washington has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
What awards did George Washington win?
George Washington won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Discovery Award at the TIFF 2000.
Does George Washington have a post-credit scene?
No. George Washington has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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