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P.S. (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

P.S. (2004) movie poster

P.S. is a 2004 fantasy drama directed by Dylan Kidd, starring Laura Linney, Topher Grace and Marcia Gay Harden. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $273,023 worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
worldwide gross
$273K
Metascore
55
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P.S. (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Dylan Kidd
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is P.S. About?

The premise of P.S. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A lonely divorcée, Louise Harrington, finds her life unexpectedly changed by F. Scott Feinstadt, a new applicant who bears a striking resemblance to a former love. As Louise gets to know him, she’s drawn into a journey that blends the present with memories of the past. She grapples with questions of identity, connection, and the enduring power of lost love, ultimately finding solace and a renewed sense of hope.

P.S. Themes & Keywords

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  • sex addict
  • jealousy
  • school
  • woman
  • young
  • past
  • female orgasm
  • mature woman younger man relationship
  • sex starved woman
  • younger man seduces mature woman
  • mature woman younger man sex
  • deep cleavage
+27 more
  • painter
  • columbia university
  • artist
  • art
  • slide photograph
  • infidelity
  • college application
  • childhood home
  • age difference
  • transparency
  • painting
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • divorcee
  • college professor
  • brother sister relationship
  • art school
  • sex on a couch
  • recovery
  • college
  • reincarnation
  • based on novel
  • kitchen
  • nickname
  • college campus
  • wine
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Cast & crew

P.S. Cast

Laura Linney leads the cast, with Topher Grace and Marcia Gay Harden. Directed by Dylan Kidd.

Ratings

P.S. Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave P.S. 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

P.S. Plot Summary

What happens in P.S. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Louise Harrington, Laura Linney, is a 39-year-old divorcée and the Director of Admissions at Columbia University School of the Arts. Her only two close connections are her ex-husband Peter, a Columbia professor, and her lifelong best friend Missy. Her routine is unsettled when an application arrives from F. Scott Feinstadt, Topher Grace, the same name as her high school sweetheart who died in a car crash, and she calls the applicant to arrange an interview because the slides of his work were missing. His voice sounds strangely familiar, prompting Louise to travel upstate to her mother’s home to search for memorabilia of Scott.

Full summary

The whole story of P.S., scene by scene

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Box office

P.S. Box Office

P.S. grossed $273,023 worldwide. $180,503 came from the US and Canada and $92,520 (34%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$273K

US & Canada
$180.5K
International
$92.5K
US & Canada 66% Rest of the world 34%
Videos

P.S. Trailers & Videos

The trailer of P.S..

P.S. (2004) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know P.S.?

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 Louise Harrington's profession at the start of the film?

Cars

Cars in P.S.

4 cars on screen, including the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.

  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in P.S. 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in P.S. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1989 Geo Prizm in P.S. 1989 Geo Prizm Background role
  • 1994 Infiniti G20 in P.S. 1994 Infiniti G20 Background role

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FAQ

P.S. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is P.S.?

P.S. runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was P.S. released?

P.S. was released on October 15, 2004.

Who directed P.S.?

P.S. was directed by Dylan Kidd.

More films by Dylan Kidd

Who is in the cast of P.S.?

P.S. stars Laura Linney, Topher Grace and Marcia Gay Harden.

How much did P.S. make at the box office?

P.S. grossed $273,023 worldwide ($180,503 domestic, $92,520 international).

How is P.S. rated?

P.S. has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does P.S. have a post-credit scene?

No. P.S. has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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