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Hello I Must Be Going (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Hello I Must Be Going is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Todd Louiso, starring Blythe Danner, Christopher Abbott and Melanie Lynskey. It earned $354,939 worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$354.9K
Metascore
62
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Hello I Must Be Going (2012) movie poster
Released
Director
Todd Louiso
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hello I Must Be Going About?

The premise of Hello I Must Be Going without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a difficult divorce, Amy unexpectedly finds connection and comfort in a relationship with a young actor. This tender story explores her journey of self-discovery and emotional healing as she confronts the challenges of midlife. Through humor and vulnerability, Amy reclaims her sense of purpose and navigates the complexities of love and loss, ultimately finding a path toward renewed hope and a fresh start.

Hello I Must Be Going Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • woman has an affair with a teenage boy
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • adult daughter lives with her parents
  • family relationships
  • thirty something
  • male nudity
  • crying woman
  • depressed woman
  • male rear nudity
  • smoking marijuana
  • reference to possible retirement
  • vomiting in a car
+38 more
  • marx brothers movie
  • photographic work
  • divorce
  • kiss
  • outdoor nudity
  • cunnilingus
  • sex scene
  • stage actor
  • cutting sensor wire
  • gym workout
  • emotional blackmail
  • girls night out
  • failure complex
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • down on her luck
  • parents
  • young
  • vomiting
  • connecticut
  • age difference
  • westport connecticut
  • hit with a rock
  • taxi
  • alimony
  • screaming
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • new york city
  • photographer
  • slide projector
  • beanbag
  • motion sensor
  • drunkenness
  • motion sickness
  • money problems
  • financial problem
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Cast & crew

Hello I Must Be Going Cast

Blythe Danner leads the cast, with Christopher Abbott and Melanie Lynskey. Directed by Todd Louiso; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Todd Louiso

More films directed by Todd Louiso, best-rated first: Love Liza and The Marc Pease Experience.

Full filmography
Ratings

Hello I Must Be Going Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hello I Must Be Going 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Hello I Must Be Going Plot Summary

What happens in Hello I Must Be Going from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Amy Minsky faces the oppressive weight of her impending divorce from her husband David, an entertainment lawyer, she retreats to her childhood home in Westport, Connecticut. Once a spirited thirty-something, Amy now finds herself trapped in a fog of lethargy, spending her days immersed in classic comedies, especially those featuring the Marx Brothers. However, her mother, Ruth, persistently nudges her back into the world, insisting she attend a dinner party for friends Gwen and Larry Hammer. Meanwhile, Stan, Amy’s father and a lawyer with his own aspirations, hopes to win Larry as a client, which would allow him to realize his dream of traveling the world with Ruth.

Full summary

The whole story of Hello I Must Be Going, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Hello I Must Be Going Box Office

Hello I Must Be Going grossed $354,939 worldwide. $106,709 came from the US and Canada and $248,230 (70%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$354.9K

US & Canada
$106.7K
International
$248.2K
US & Canada 30% Rest of the world 70%
Videos

Hello I Must Be Going Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hello I Must Be Going.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hello I Must Be Going?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

  1. Question 1: not answered
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  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
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  9. Question 9: not answered

What prompts Amy to move back into her childhood home?

Cars

Cars in Hello I Must Be Going

16 cars on screen, including the 2010 Infiniti G and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 16 cars
  • 2010 Infiniti G in Hello I Must Be Going 2010 Infiniti G Important role
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Hello I Must Be Going 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1992 Ford Econoline in Hello I Must Be Going 1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in Hello I Must Be Going 2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
Details

Hello I Must Be Going Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Come la prima volta” and “Helló, mennem kell”.

Also known as
  • Come la prima volta
  • Helló, mennem kell
  • Tere, ma pean minema
  • Olá e Adeus
  • Trebuie sa plec
  • Привет, мне пора
  • Merhaba
  • Gitmem Gerek
  • Привіт, мені вже час
  • Witaj, muszę lecieć
  • Olá
  • Eu Preciso Ir
+7 more
  • Ahoj, musím už jít
  • שלום אני חייב ללכת
  • Здравей, трябва да тръгвам
  • Merhaba Benim Gitmem Lazım
  • 헬로 아이 머스트 비 고잉
  • 我必将离去
  • Hola, debo irme

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FAQ

Hello I Must Be Going FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hello I Must Be Going, each answered in a sentence.

When was Hello I Must Be Going released?

Hello I Must Be Going was released on September 7, 2012.

Who directed Hello I Must Be Going?

Hello I Must Be Going was directed by Todd Louiso.

More films by Todd Louiso

Who is in the cast of Hello I Must Be Going?

Hello I Must Be Going stars Blythe Danner, Christopher Abbott and Melanie Lynskey, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Hello I Must Be Going make at the box office?

Hello I Must Be Going grossed $354,939 worldwide ($106,709 domestic, $248,230 international).

How is Hello I Must Be Going rated?

Hello I Must Be Going has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Hello I Must Be Going have a post-credit scene?

No. Hello I Must Be Going has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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