Nobody's Fool (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Nobody's Fool is a 1995 comedy drama directed by Robert Benton, starring Paul Newman, Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $39.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Robert Benton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nobody's Fool About?
The premise of Nobody's Fool without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited ex-convict returns to her small town to help her sister find love. While assisting in her sister’s romantic pursuits, she suspects the seemingly charming newcomer may be concealing a secret. The film explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the possibility of a fresh start, blending humor and heartfelt moments as characters navigate relationships and unexpected truths.
Nobody's Fool Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father son relationship
- small town
- braless
- new york
- flashing breasts
- independent film
- based on novel
- strip poker
- sweater
- puffer vest
- winter
- two word title
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- lawsuit
- marriage
- grandfather
- landlady
- poker
- teacher
- lawyer
- birdbath
- beer
- wager
- bar
- hospital
- childhood home
- cemetery
- military veteran
- professor
- judge
- pregnancy
- revolver
- assault
- construction
- punctuation in title
- apostrophe in title
- bloody nose
- punched in the nose
- dilapidated house
- property tax
- domestic violence
- whiskey
- toilet
- tea
- stroke
- snow blower
- scam
- real estate investment
- prosthetic limb
- police officer
- pickup truck
Nobody's Fool Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith. Directed by Robert Benton; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Benton
Also Starring in Nobody's Fool
· 6 moreMore from Robert Benton
More films directed by Robert Benton, best-rated first: Kramer vs. Kramer, Places in the Heart, The Human Stain and Feast of Love.
Nobody's Fool Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nobody's Fool 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Nobody's Fool Plot Summary
What happens in Nobody's Fool from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Donald “Sully” Sullivan (Paul Newman), a sprightly yet weary 60-year-old hustler and con-man, navigates life in the tranquil, frosty village of North Bath, New York. Making a living as a construction freelancer, he often finds himself teamed up with his not-so-bright friend, Rub Squeers. Trouble brews with the local contractor, Carl Roebuck, as Sully consistently sues him for unpaid wages and disabilities, much to Carl’s annoyance. Sully’s inept lawyer, Wirf Wirfley, fails to win any of these cases, and their interactions often lead to unintended comedy.
Full summary
The whole story of Nobody's Fool, scene by scene
Nobody's Fool Box Office
Nobody's Fool grossed $39.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$39.5M
- US & Canada
- $39.5M
Nobody's Fool Awards & Nominations
Nobody's Fool was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1995.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1995 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Paul Newman
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Paul Newman
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Golden Globes 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Paul Newman
Nobody's Fool Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nobody's Fool.
How Well Do You Know Nobody's Fool?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of Donald 'Sully' Sullivan?
Cars in Nobody's Fool
51 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford F-100 and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1977 Ford F-100 Main role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1984 Plymouth Horizon Important role -
1986 Buick Electra Estate Wagon Minor role
Nobody's Fool Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Nobody's Fool - Ein charmanter Dickkopf” and “Ni un pelo de tonto”.
- Also known as
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- Nobody's Fool - Ein charmanter Dickkopf
- Ni un pelo de tonto
- Un Homme Presque Parfait
- La Vita a Modo Mio
- Nobody's Fool - Auf Dauer unwiderstehlich
- Nejsem blázen
- Prostul nimănui
- Δεν Είμαι Κορόιδο Κανενός
- לא פראייר של אף אחד
- Senki bolondja
- Дураков нет
- 노스바스의 추억
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- ノーバディーズ・フール
- Yaşamın İçinden
- O Indomável: Assim é Minha Vida
- Naiwniak
- Kukaan ei ole täydellinen
- 大智若愚, არავინაა სულელი
- Без дурнів
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Nobody's Fool FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Nobody's Fool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nobody's Fool?
Nobody's Fool runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Nobody's Fool released?
Nobody's Fool was released on January 13, 1995.
Who directed Nobody's Fool?
Nobody's Fool was directed by Robert Benton.
More films by Robert Benton Who is in the cast of Nobody's Fool?
Nobody's Fool stars Paul Newman, Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffith, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Nobody's Fool make at the box office?
Nobody's Fool grossed $39.5 million worldwide.
How is Nobody's Fool rated?
Nobody's Fool has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Nobody's Fool nominated for any awards?
Nobody's Fool received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Nobody's Fool have a post-credit scene?
No. Nobody's Fool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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