Grace Is Gone (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Grace Is Gone is a 2007 drama directed by James C. Strouse, starring John Cusack. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Original Score – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2008. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- James C. Strouse
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Grace Is Gone About?
The premise of Grace Is Gone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former military man working as a store clerk finds it difficult to connect with his daughters while their mother is serving in Iraq. He grapples with the responsibilities of single parenthood when a sudden tragedy occurs, forcing him to face a devastating reality and make difficult decisions. A heartfelt road trip ensues, gradually revealing a loving father struggling to protect his daughters' innocence amidst life-altering news.
Grace Is Gone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- road trip
- amusement park
- death of loved one
- death
- eulogy
- family relationships
- military family
- ear piercing
- uncle niece relationship
- crying
- sister sister relationship
- loss of parent
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- loss of mother
- funeral
- death of wife
- death of parent
- brother brother relationship
- loss of wife
- father daughter relationship
- death of mother
- man wears eyeglasses
- female soldier knocked unconscious
- 8 year old
- three word title
- sergeant
- u.s. army
- 8 year old girl
- 8 year old daughter
- 12 year old daughter
- 12 year old girl
- insomniac
- eyeglasses
- kia killed in action
- iraq
- trip
- girl
- minnesota
- florida
- iraq war
- widower
- swimming pool
- swimming
- ocean
- military
- female soldier
- soldier
- church
- cemetery
- hotel room
- chaplain
Grace Is Gone Cast
John Cusack stars in Grace Is Gone. Directed by James C. Strouse.
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Director James C. Strouse
More from James C. Strouse
More films directed by James C. Strouse, best-rated first: People Places Things, The Incredible Jessica James, The Winning Season and Love Again.
Grace Is Gone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Grace Is Gone 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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Grace Is Gone Plot Summary
What happens in Grace Is Gone 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
This heart-wrenching story begins with Stanley Phillips, played by John Cusack, who finds himself the only man in a support group for spouses of military personnel deployed overseas. The following day, he receives the devastating news that his wife, a soldier, has died in Iraq. Overwhelmed with grief, Stanley struggles to find the words to share this tragedy with their two young daughters.
Full summary
The whole story of Grace Is Gone, scene by scene
Grace Is Gone Box Office
Grace Is Gone grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $50,899 came from the US and Canada and $1 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $50.9K
- International
- $1M
Grace Is Gone Awards & Nominations
Grace Is Gone earned 3 award nominations, including Best Original Score – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2008. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 2008.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2008 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Clint Eastwood
- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Composer – Clint Eastwood
Grace Is Gone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Grace Is Gone.
How Well Do You Know Grace Is Gone?
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 plays the role of Stanley Phillips in 'Grace Is Gone'?
Cars in Grace Is Gone
40 cars on screen, including the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2004 BMW X5 E53.
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1997 Cadillac DeVille Background role -
2000 Cadillac DeVille Background role
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Grace Is Gone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Grace Is Gone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grace Is Gone?
Grace Is Gone runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Grace Is Gone released?
Grace Is Gone was released on December 7, 2007.
Who directed Grace Is Gone?
Grace Is Gone was directed by James C. Strouse.
More films by James C. Strouse Who is in the cast of Grace Is Gone?
Grace Is Gone stars John Cusack.
How much did Grace Is Gone make at the box office?
Grace Is Gone grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($50,899 domestic, $1 million international).
How is Grace Is Gone rated?
Grace Is Gone has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Grace Is Gone nominated for any awards?
Grace Is Gone received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Grace Is Gone have a post-credit scene?
No. Grace Is Gone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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