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Gray Matters (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Gray Matters is a 2007 romantic comedy directed by Sue Kramer, starring Heather Graham, Bridget Moynahan and Tom Cavanagh. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $944,479 worldwide. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$944.5K
Metascore
31
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Gray Matters (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Sue Kramer
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gray Matters About?

The premise of Gray Matters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Awakening from the confusion of Alzheimer's, a man confronts a life he never fully embraced. Fragments of memory return, revealing a troubled past and long-buried secrets that threaten to overwhelm him. He must now grapple with the darkness of his history and face an uncertain future, seeking understanding and a sense of closure before his memories fade completely.

Gray Matters Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • female nudity
  • lesbian
  • new york city
  • f rated
  • lesbianism
  • reference to oprah winfrey
  • female female kiss
  • lesbian interest
  • gay interest
  • brother sister relationship
  • advertising executive
  • independent film
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  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Gray Matters Cast

Heather Graham leads the cast, with Bridget Moynahan and Tom Cavanagh. Directed by Sue Kramer.

Ratings

Gray Matters Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Gray Matters 31 on Metacritic.

Plot

Gray Matters Plot Summary

What happens in Gray Matters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gray, a family-oriented and quiet woman, shares a close-knit life with her brother, Sam. Their days are woven with routines—they live together, attend dance classes, and lean on one another in a manner that often feels cozy and a bit codependent. The calm rhythm of their life goes on until a dinner party guest misreads them and mistakes the siblings for a couple, sparking a rethinking of their single lives and how they might help each other find a partner.

Full summary

The whole story of Gray Matters, scene by scene

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Box office

Gray Matters Box Office

Gray Matters grossed $944,479 worldwide. $71,561 came from the US and Canada and $872,918 (92%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$944.5K

US & Canada
$71.6K
International
$872.9K
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gray Matters?

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 name of Gray's brother, with whom she shares a close-knit, almost codependent life?

Cars

Cars in Gray Matters

8 cars on screen, including the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 8 cars
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in Gray Matters 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2002 Ford Crown Victoria in Gray Matters 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1996 Honda Civic in Gray Matters 1996 Honda Civic Background role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in Gray Matters 2003 Lincoln Town Car Background role

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FAQ

Gray Matters FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gray Matters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gray Matters?

Gray Matters runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Gray Matters released?

Gray Matters was released on February 23, 2007.

Who directed Gray Matters?

Gray Matters was directed by Sue Kramer.

Who is in the cast of Gray Matters?

Gray Matters stars Heather Graham, Bridget Moynahan and Tom Cavanagh.

How much did Gray Matters make at the box office?

Gray Matters grossed $944,479 worldwide ($71,561 domestic, $872,918 international).

How is Gray Matters rated?

Gray Matters has 31 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Gray Matters have a post-credit scene?

No. Gray Matters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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