I'm Not There. (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
I'm Not There. is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Todd Haynes, starring Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $11.8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I'm Not There. About?
The premise of I'm Not There. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A series of interconnected stories and characters explore the life and legacy of Bob Dylan, offering a fragmented and unconventional portrait of the iconic musician. Through various actors portraying different facets of his personality – poet, outlaw, and more – the film delves into the complexities of his artistry and the cultural impact of his music, reflecting a rebellious and transformative era.
I'm Not There. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- voyeur
- female voyeur
- voyeurism
- bob dylan character
- 1960s
- actor
- reporter
- riding the rails
- horseback riding
- faked death
- reference to lee harvey oswald
- reference to arthur rimbaud
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- magazine
- underwear
- panties
- male nudity
- multiple actors for one character
- male rear nudity
- male frontal nudity
- rear nudity
- clothed female naked male scene
- paul mccartney character
- john lennon character
- george harrison character
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- john f. kennedy assassination
- androgyny
- man wears eyeglasses
- punctuation in title
- contraction in title
- three word title
- hairy chested man
- scene during opening credits
- street life
- actress plays a male role
- airline stewardess
- band the musical group
- bare chested man
- child
- phonograph record
- satire comedy
- all star cast
- haynes and moore
- reference to pete seeger
- singer songwriter
- breaking the fourth wall
- promiscuous man
- child custody dispute
- coming of age drama
- marital infidelity
I'm Not There. Cast
Cate Blanchett leads the cast, with Christian Bale and Heath Ledger. Directed by Todd Haynes.
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Director Todd Haynes
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I'm Not There. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I'm Not There. 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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I'm Not There. Plot Summary
What happens in I'm Not There. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film draws inspiration from the life and music of Bob Dylan, as noted in its credits. It begins with a gripping POV of a performer stepping onto the stage for a concert, only to swiftly shift to a motorcycle ride that ends in a crash, mirroring an event from Dylan’s life in 1966. The crash leaves us with Jude Quinn, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, who is later the subject of an autopsy.
Full summary
The whole story of I'm Not There., scene by scene
I'm Not There. Box Office
I'm Not There. grossed $11.8 million worldwide. $4 million came from the US and Canada and $7.8 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.8M
- US & Canada
- $4M
- International
- $7.8M
I'm Not There. Awards & Nominations
I'm Not There. won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2008, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win8 nominations5 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2008 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Supporting Female – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Director – Todd Haynes
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Supporting Male
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Cate Blanchett
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Cate Blanchett
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BAFTA 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Cate Blanchett
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Cate Blanchett
I'm Not There. Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser I'm Not There - Official® Teaser [HD]
How Well Do You Know I'm Not There.?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Which character in the film is depicted as a folk icon reminiscent of Bob Dylan?
Cars in I'm Not There.
16 cars on screen, including the 1975 Fiat 133 and the 1972 Ford Transit MkI.
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1975 Fiat 133 Important role -
1972 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
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1980 Ford Cortina MkV Minor role
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Movies Like I'm Not There.
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I'm Not There. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of I'm Not There., each answered in a sentence.
How long is I'm Not There.?
I'm Not There. runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was I'm Not There. released?
I'm Not There. was released on November 21, 2007.
Who directed I'm Not There.?
I'm Not There. was directed by Todd Haynes.
More films by Todd Haynes Who is in the cast of I'm Not There.?
I'm Not There. stars Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger.
How much did I'm Not There. make at the box office?
I'm Not There. grossed $11.8 million worldwide ($4 million domestic, $7.8 million international).
How is I'm Not There. rated?
I'm Not There. has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did I'm Not There. win?
I'm Not There. won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2008.
Does I'm Not There. have a post-credit scene?
No. I'm Not There. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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