Larry Crowne (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Larry Crowne is a 2011 comedy drama starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $75.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Larry Crowne About?
The premise of Larry Crowne without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After losing his job at a big-box retail company, Larry Crowne enrolls in community college seeking a fresh start. There, he meets an inspiring teacher, Mercedes, and a diverse group of students, all navigating their own challenges. As Larry rediscovers his potential and builds connections, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the possibility of pursuing dreams at any age.
Larry Crowne Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Julia Roberts.
Larry Crowne Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Larry Crowne 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 41%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
23 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Larry Crowne Plot Summary
What happens in Larry Crowne 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
Larry Crowne, a middle-aged Navy veteran, faces the shock of being dismissed from his job at a big-box store, primarily due to his lack of a college education, despite his extensive experience and dedication. Recently divorced and living in solitude, Larry finds himself struggling to secure new employment and risks losing his home. Fortunately, his neighbor, Lamar, encourages him to enroll at East Valley Community College and pursue his education for a brighter future.
Full summary
The whole story of Larry Crowne, scene by scene
Larry Crowne Box Office & Budget
Larry Crowne grossed $75.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $35.6 million came from the US and Canada and $39.4 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$75.1M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35.6M
- International
- $39.4M
- Budget
- $30M
Larry Crowne Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Larry Crowne.
How Well Do You Know Larry Crowne?
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 Larry's main struggle at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Larry Crowne
48 cars on screen, including the Yamaha Riva and the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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Italjet Velocifero Important role
Larry Crowne Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “I periptosi Larry Crowne” and “Il n'est jamais trop tard”.
- Also known as
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- I periptosi Larry Crowne
- Il n'est jamais trop tard
- Larry Crowne - O Amor Está de Volta
- Moje krásná učitelka
- El amor llama dos veces
- 爱情速可达
- Det är aldrig för sent
- L'amore all'improvviso
- Ларри Краун
- 拉里·克劳
- Larry Crowne, nunca es tarde
- En ny chance til Larry Crowne
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- Larry Crowne - uśmiech losu
- 幸せの教室
- Η περίπτωση Λάρι Κράουν
- לארי קראון
- Larry Crowne: O Amor Está de Volta
- Ларрі Краун
- Лари Краун
- 로맨틱 크라운
- Lerijs Krauns
- Moja krásna učiteľka
- 愛情速可達
- 來佬奇緣, ლარი კრაუნი
- El amor llama dos veces (Larry Crowne)
- รักกันไว้ หัวใจบานฉ่ำ
- Làm Lại Cuộc Đời
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Larry Crowne FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Larry Crowne, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Larry Crowne?
Larry Crowne runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Larry Crowne released?
Larry Crowne was released on July 1, 2011.
Who is in the cast of Larry Crowne?
Larry Crowne stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
How much did Larry Crowne make at the box office?
Larry Crowne grossed $75.1 million worldwide ($35.6 million domestic, $39.4 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Larry Crowne rated?
Larry Crowne has 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic, 60% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Larry Crowne have a post-credit scene?
No. Larry Crowne has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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