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Biographical drama

Low Down (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Low Down is a 2014 biographical drama directed by Jeff Preiss, starring Glenn Close, Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $54,051 worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
worldwide gross
$54.1K
Metascore
58
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Low Down (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Jeff Preiss
Genres
Biography , Drama , Music , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Low Down About?

The premise of Low Down without spoilers.

A gifted jazz pianist's life spirals out of control as he struggles with heroin addiction. His daughter witnesses firsthand the heartbreaking impact of his battle, as his musical talent and loving family are threatened by the destructive force consuming him. The film explores the devastating consequences of addiction and its effect on a family struggling to survive.

Low Down Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • ex convict
  • reference to vishnu the hindu deity
  • alcoholic woman
  • detox center
  • probation officer
  • woman dies from drug overdose
  • narcotics anonymous meeting
  • monster movie
  • reference to the song somewhere over the rainbow
  • two word title
  • female police officer
  • young
+38 more
  • drug addiction
  • drugs
  • pianist
  • makeup
  • doll hands
  • shooting
  • gun
  • nickname
  • neighbor
  • hypodermic needle
  • reference to europe
  • writing
  • making a valentine
  • bathroom
  • wheezing
  • sleep
  • chinese
  • chinese food
  • mandarin
  • breaking an egg
  • reference to billy strayhorn
  • shoe polisher
  • headdress
  • victrola
  • reference to clifford brown
  • reference to booker little
  • reference to eric dolphy
  • jazz trumpeter
  • cowboy costume
  • spaghetti
  • release from jail
  • polishing shoes
  • watching a movie
  • watching a movie on tv
  • watching tv
  • giving a toast
  • reference to the night of the hunter the novel
  • reference to davis grubb
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Cast & crew

Low Down Cast

Glenn Close leads the cast, with Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning. Directed by Jeff Preiss; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jeff Preiss

More films directed by Jeff Preiss: STOP and House of Trés.

Full filmography
Ratings

Low Down Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Low Down 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Box office

Low Down Box Office

Low Down grossed $54,051 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$54.1K

US & Canada
$54.1K
Videos

Low Down Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Low Down TRAILER 1 (2014) - Elle Fanning, Peter Dinklage Movie HD
  • Featurette Meet The Artists '14: Jeff Preiss - Sundance Film Festival

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FAQ

Low Down FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Low Down, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Low Down?

Low Down runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Low Down released?

Low Down was released on October 24, 2014.

Who directed Low Down?

Low Down was directed by Jeff Preiss.

More films by Jeff Preiss

Who is in the cast of Low Down?

Low Down stars Glenn Close, Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Low Down make at the box office?

Low Down grossed $54,051 worldwide.

How is Low Down rated?

Low Down has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Low Down have a post-credit scene?

No. Low Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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