Mr. Deeds (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Mr. Deeds is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Steven Brill, starring Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $171.3 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Steven Brill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Deeds About?
The premise of Mr. Deeds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Longfellow Deeds lives a simple life in the small town of Mandrake Falls until he unexpectedly inherits forty billion dollars and a vast media empire from a distant relative. Thrust into a world of extreme wealth and sudden fame, he struggles to reconcile his genuine, down-to-earth values with the pressures and complexities of big business. Navigating this unfamiliar landscape proves to be a hilarious challenge as he tries to maintain his identity.
Mr. Deeds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high concept comedy
- unknowing heir
- sudden wealth
- fish out of water
- character name as title
- liar revealed
- beating with a belt
- belting
- director cameo
- two word title
- neo screwball comedy
- echo
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- business
- obscene finger gesture
- raised middle finger
- heimlich maneuver
- product placement
- romantic comedy
- bacon cheeseburger
- thin ice
- fountain
- tattoo
- firetruck
- wealth
- breakfast cereal
- tuxedo
- feel good romance
- pizza
- french fry
- corvette
- banana
- small town
- reporter
- new hampshire
- abbreviation in title
- period in title
- manhattan new york city
- times square manhattan new york city
- new york city
- chrysler building manhattan new york city
- color remake of black and white film
- foot fetish
- punctuation in title
- car crash
- car accident
- ferrari
- apple tree
- office
- secret
- rescue
Where to Watch Mr. Deeds
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mr. Deeds Cast
Adam Sandler leads the cast, with Winona Ryder. Directed by Steven Brill.
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Director Steven Brill
Mr. Deeds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mr. Deeds 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 59% User score
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Mr. Deeds Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Deeds 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
When millionaire Preston Blake meets his demise while scaling Mount Everest, the future of his news corporation, Blake Media, hangs in the balance. Enter Chuck Cedar, Blake’s ambitious second-in-command, who sees an opportunity to sell the company, disregarding the livelihoods of its 50,000 employees. However, hope arises with the news of Blake’s long-lost nephew, Longfellow Deeds. Cedar swiftly sets out to convince Deeds to relinquish control of the company.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Deeds, scene by scene
Mr. Deeds Box Office & Budget
Mr. Deeds grossed $171.3 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $126.3 million came from the US and Canada and $45 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$171.3M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $126.3M
- International
- $45M
- Budget
- $50M
Mr. Deeds Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 4 trailers.
- Trailer Mr. Deeds ≣ 2002 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer 35mm Film Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Mr. Deeds?
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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Who is the main character in 'Mr. Deeds'?
Cars in Mr. Deeds
15 cars on screen, including the 2001 BMW 740iL E38 and the 1997 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine.
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2001 BMW 740iL E38 Minor role -
1997 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role -
2002 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
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Movies Like Mr. Deeds
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Good Deeds and A Fool and His Money.
Mr. Deeds FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mr. Deeds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Mr. Deeds released?
Mr. Deeds was released on June 28, 2002.
Who directed Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds was directed by Steven Brill.
More films by Steven Brill Who is in the cast of Mr. Deeds?
Mr. Deeds stars Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder.
Where can I watch Mr. Deeds?
In the US, Mr. Deeds is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Mr. Deeds make at the box office?
Mr. Deeds grossed $171.3 million worldwide ($126.3 million domestic, $45 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is Mr. Deeds rated?
Mr. Deeds has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Mr. Deeds have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Deeds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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