Hysterical Blindness (2002): Cast & Plot
Hysterical Blindness is a 2002 drama directed by Mira Nair, starring Uma Thurman as Debby Miller, Juliette Lewis and Justin Chambers. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Blum Israel Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hysterical Blindness About?
The premise of Hysterical Blindness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the 80’s they said love was a battlefield… they were right. Two friends lament their unhappy single lives while searching for Mr. Right in 1980s New Jersey.
Hysterical Blindness Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- looking at oneself in a mirror
- crying woman
- imaginary boyfriend
- billiard cue
- billiard table
- adult daughter lives with her mother
- bartender
- 1980s
- bar
- public humiliation
- drunken woman
- leather jacket
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- confrontation
- avoiding confrontation
- screwdriver the drink
- lonely woman
- awkward situation
- dancing alone
- dancing
- train track
- absent father
- beer
- red light
- out of focus
- factory worker
- factory
- cigarette smoking
- burial
- funeral
- cooking dinner
- kitchen
- grief
- sorrow
- crying
- mourning
- heart attack
- stood up for dinner
- stood up
- death of boyfriend
- living with mother
- sleeping on the floor
- friendship between women
- desperation
- hysterical blindness
- briefs
- male underwear
- female to male footsie playing
- footsie under the table
- oral sex
- fellatio
Hysterical Blindness Cast & Characters
Uma Thurman leads the cast as Debby Miller, with Juliette Lewis as Beth and Justin Chambers as Rick. Directed by Mira Nair; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mira Nair
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Uma Thurman as Debby Miller -
Juliette Lewis as Beth - Justin Chambers as Rick
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Gena Rowlands as Virginia Miller
Also Starring in Hysterical Blindness
· 21 more- Ben Gazzara Nick
- Callie Thorne Carolann
- Anthony DeSando Bobby
- Ali Marsh Trina
- Wade Mylius Bill
- Johann Carlo Susan
- Jayne Haynes Annie
- Alex Draper Michael
- Susan Isaacs Theresa
- Bobby Tisdale Guy
- Sean Reid Bar Regular (uncredited)
- Russell Gibson Diner Customer
- Charles Pendelton Bar Customer (uncredited)
- Lisa Altomare Dora
- Susan Varon Rose
- Jolie Peters Amber Autumn
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- Laura Cahill Tonya
- Jeff Chena Jeff (uncredited)
- Charles LaPlaca Club Dancer (uncredited)
- Tom Nobles Diner Customer (uncredited)
- Rick Pisarro Rick's Pool Buddy (uncredited)
More from Mira Nair
More films directed by Mira Nair, best-rated first: The Namesake, Monsoon Wedding, Queen of Katwe and Mississippi Masala.
Hysterical Blindness Plot Summary
What happens in Hysterical Blindness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1987 Bayonne, New Jersey, Debby Miller, Uma Thurman, has been diagnosed with hysterical blindness, a condition where her sight fades in and out and life can feel unpredictable. A doctor encourages her to reconnect with friends and find moments of joy as a way to cope. To that end, she and her best friend, Juliette Lewis as Beth, head to Ollie’s, their favorite neighborhood bar, hoping to relax and meet someone who can brighten the day. The atmosphere at Ollie’s buzzes with chance encounters, and Debby’s frustration grows as Beth flirts with the bartender, leaving Debby feeling sidelined. When Debby steps outside, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Rick, Justin Chambers, a man who isn’t ready to commit but agrees to escort her back to her car.
Full summary
The whole story of Hysterical Blindness, scene by scene
Hysterical Blindness Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hysterical Blindness.
How Well Do You Know Hysterical Blindness?
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 condition has Debby Miller been diagnosed with?
Cars in Hysterical Blindness
16 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1984 Dodge Omni.
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1985 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1984 Dodge Omni Minor role -
1987 Ford Bronco Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Background role
Hysterical Blindness Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Ciegas de amor” and “עיוורון היסטרי”.
- Also known as
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- Ciegas de amor
- עיוורון היסטרי
- Истерична слепота
- Histeryczna ślepota
- Gli occhi della vita
- Истерическая слепота
- Debby Miller, une fille du New Jersey
- Aşkın Gözü Kördür
- ユマ・サーマンの運命の人を探して
- Cegueira Histérica
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Blind Dating, Blind Spot and Wide-Eyed and Legless.
Hysterical Blindness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hysterical Blindness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hysterical Blindness?
Hysterical Blindness runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Hysterical Blindness released?
Hysterical Blindness was released on January 16, 2002.
Who directed Hysterical Blindness?
Hysterical Blindness was directed by Mira Nair.
More films by Mira Nair Who is in the cast of Hysterical Blindness?
Hysterical Blindness stars Uma Thurman as Debby Miller, Juliette Lewis as Beth and Justin Chambers as Rick, among 25 credited actors.
Does Hysterical Blindness have a post-credit scene?
No. Hysterical Blindness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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