James White (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
James White is a 2015 drama directed by Josh Mond, starring Ron Livingston, Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Abbott. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $101,368 worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2016. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Josh Mond
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Film Arcade
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is James White About?
The premise of James White without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Navigating the chaotic energy of New York City, James White is a young man struggling with personal demons and a reckless lifestyle. When his mother is diagnosed with a serious illness, he’s forced to step up and take on unexpected responsibilities. Confronted with a new reality, James must grapple with his inner turmoil and find a path toward redemption, or succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume him.
James White Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- food
- eating
- vacation
- swimming
- upper west side manhattan new york city
- sharing a bathtub
- defecating onseslf
- gay
- defecation
- new york city
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- hand job
- female nudity
- black american
- cigarette smoking
- dropping acid
- smoking marijuana
- cancer
- memory
- box of crayons
- dying
- washing someone's feet
- promise
- panic
- kissing a dead body
- grief counselor
- death
- street life
- money
- thrown out of a bar
- running
- sleep
- waking someone
- underwear
- facial injury
- lie
- coffee
- plastic water bottle
- nudity
- watching tv
- wedding video
- remote control
- apology
- death of ex husband
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- grief
- black eye
- jewish
- putting a hand over someone's mouth
James White Cast
Ron Livingston leads the cast, with Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Abbott. Directed by Josh Mond; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Josh Mond
Also Starring in James White
· 2 moreMore from Josh Mond
More films directed by Josh Mond: It Doesn’t Matter and 1009.
James White Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave James White 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
68 ratings
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James White Plot Summary
What happens in James White from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York, James White is a 20-something who has not found steady work and lives with his divorced, terminally ill mother, Gail. He attends his father’s funeral and crosses paths with his dad’s new wife, Karen, at the service. His friend Nick, who works at a resort in Mexico, is also there, giving the day a bittersweet edge. James’s father’s friend Ben, a magazine staffer, offers condolences and quietly mentions the possibility of a future opportunity, hinting at a fragile lifeline in a world that feels stalled. James sees himself as a writer, someone who should be making something of his life, and the moment shakes loose a deep craving to escape.
Full summary
The whole story of James White, scene by scene
James White Box Office
James White grossed $101,368 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$101.4K
- US & Canada
- $101.4K
James White Awards & Nominations
James White earned 4 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2016. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 2016.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2016 3 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Christopher Abbott
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Cynthia Nixon
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Artios Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Low Budget – Drama
James White Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 teasers.
- Teaser 15 Spot Review
- Teaser 30 Spot Review
How Well Do You Know James White?
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 James White's mother?
James White Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “ג'יימס ווייט” and “Джеймс Уайт”.
- Also known as
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- ג'יימס ווייט
- Джеймс Уайт
- 詹姆斯·怀特
- 제임스 화이트
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James White FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of James White, each answered in a sentence.
How long is James White?
James White runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was James White released?
James White was released on November 13, 2015.
Who directed James White?
James White was directed by Josh Mond.
More films by Josh Mond Who is in the cast of James White?
James White stars Ron Livingston, Cynthia Nixon and Christopher Abbott, among 6 credited actors.
How much did James White make at the box office?
James White grossed $101,368 worldwide.
How is James White rated?
James White has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was James White nominated for any awards?
James White received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does James White have a post-credit scene?
No. James White has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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