Inside Llewyn Davis (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Inside Llewyn Davis is a 2013 music drama directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $33 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Directors
- Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBS Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Inside Llewyn Davis About?
The premise of Inside Llewyn Davis without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1961, folk musician Llewyn Davis finds himself adrift in New York City’s burgeoning folk scene, facing both artistic and financial struggles. Armed with his guitar, he encounters a cast of eccentric personalities and experiences unexpected turns of events. This journey takes him from Greenwich Village to Chicago, where he hopes to find a breakthrough opportunity and perhaps a bit of stability along the way, all while grappling with the uncertainties of life and his craft.
Inside Llewyn Davis Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1960s
- folk singer
- new york city
- musician
- couchsurfing
- loser
- lost cat
- ginger cat
- father son relationship
- homelessness
- year 1961
- cat
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- folk music
- guitarist
- cat the lost house pet character
- washington square manhattan
- false promise of the american dream
- columbia university
- male police officer
- police
- director also editor
- dark comedy
- comedic scene
- dramedy drama
- tragedy drama
- period drama
- showbiz drama
- postmodernism
- hitting an animal with a car
- singer
- friend
- winter
- couch
- guitar
- in medias res
- search
- handcuffs
- flashlight
- classical music
- circular staircase
- gaslight cafe manhattan new york city
- accidentally locked out of an apartment
- selling a house
- little boy
- silvertone guitar
- reference to ortovsky
- upper west side manhattan new york city
- cold the temperature
- punched in the face
- hit in the face
Inside Llewyn Davis Cast
Oscar Isaac leads the cast, with Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Joel Coen
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Inside Llewyn Davis Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Inside Llewyn Davis 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 93 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 93 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
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Movie Insider 2.7 /5
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Inside Llewyn Davis Plot Summary
What happens in Inside Llewyn Davis 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
In February 1961, we meet Llewyn Davis, portrayed by Oscar Isaac, a struggling folk singer navigating the vibrant yet harsh reality of New York City’s Greenwich Village. Once a merchant marine, Llewyn’s life has turned upside down after the tragic suicide of his musical partner, Mike. His recent solo album, Inside Llewyn Davis, fails to gain traction, leaving him broke and couch-surfing at the homes of friends and acquaintances.
At the Gaslight Cafe, Llewyn performs an emotional rendition of “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me”. After his set, the club owner Pappi (played by Max Casella) informs him that someone is waiting outside. Unfortunately, Llewyn finds himself confronted by a shadowy figure in a suit who brutally attacks him, retribution for heckling a previous performance.
Full summary
The whole story of Inside Llewyn Davis, scene by scene
Inside Llewyn Davis Box Office
Inside Llewyn Davis grossed $33 million worldwide. $13.2 million came from the US and Canada and $19.8 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33M
- US & Canada
- $13.2M
- International
- $19.8M
Inside Llewyn Davis Awards & Nominations
Inside Llewyn Davis was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 15 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2014.
15 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2014 4 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Song
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Spirit Awards 2014 3 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Oscar Isaac
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BAFTA 2014 3 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Sound
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Golden Globes 2014 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Oscar Isaac
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Original Song
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Oscars 2014 2 nominations- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Sound Mixing
Inside Llewyn Davis Trailers & Videos
32 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 8 clips, 19 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Teaser Canadian Spot
- Clip Llewyn Meets with Mel
How Well Do You Know Inside Llewyn Davis?
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 is the name of Llewyn Davis's solo album?
Cars in Inside Llewyn Davis
27 cars on screen, including the 1961 Buick Electra 225 and the 1958 Buick Special.
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1953 GMC TDH 3714 Minor role
Inside Llewyn Davis Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “关于勒维恩·戴维斯” and “인사이드 르윈”.
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- 关于勒维恩·戴维斯
- 인사이드 르윈
- Stāsts par Lūinu Deivisu
- A propósito de Llewyn Davis
- Balada de un hombre común
- A proposito di Davis
- Внутри Льюина Дэвиса
- Inside Llewyn Dawis
- 醉乡民谣
- Sen Şarkılarını Söyle
- Co jest grane
- Davis?
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- อินไซด์ เลวิน เดวิส คน กีต้าร์ แมว
- בתוך לואין דיוויס
- Llewyn Davis világa
- V nitru Llewyna Davise
- Всередині Л'юіна Девіса
- Inside Llewyn Davis: Balada de um Homem Comum
- インサイド・ルーウィン・デイヴィス 名もなき男の歌
- Истинският Люин Дейвис
- 醉鄉民謠
- Hành Trình Của Đam Mê
- 知音夢裡行
- У глави Луина Дејвиса, ლუინ დევისის შინაგანი მხარე
- Groja Liuinas Deivisas
- Llewyn Davise ballaad
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Inside Llewyn Davis FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Inside Llewyn Davis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inside Llewyn Davis?
Inside Llewyn Davis runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Inside Llewyn Davis released?
Inside Llewyn Davis was released on December 6, 2013.
Who directed Inside Llewyn Davis?
Inside Llewyn Davis was directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
More films by Ethan Coen Who is in the cast of Inside Llewyn Davis?
Inside Llewyn Davis stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Inside Llewyn Davis make at the box office?
Inside Llewyn Davis grossed $33 million worldwide ($13.2 million domestic, $19.8 million international).
How is Inside Llewyn Davis rated?
Inside Llewyn Davis has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Inside Llewyn Davis nominated for any awards?
Inside Llewyn Davis received 15 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does Inside Llewyn Davis have a post-credit scene?
No. Inside Llewyn Davis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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