The 24 Hour Woman (1999): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The 24 Hour Woman is a 1999 romantic comedy directed by Nancy Savoca, starring Rosie Perez as Grace Santos, Diego Serrano and Patti LuPone. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $109,535 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Nancy Savoca
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Redeemable Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 24 Hour Woman About?
The premise of The 24 Hour Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A story about getting everything you want and what comes next Grace tries to be the perfect mother and TV producer but finds trouble in juggling both.
The 24 Hour Woman Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- pantyhose
- ripped pantyhose
- mother
- changing diaper
- busy mom
- child's birthday party
- new mother returning to work
- newborn baby
- work life balance
- reference to mtv
- working mother
- motherhood
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- breast pump
- demanding boss
- babysitter
- parenting
- reference to jerry springer
- 1 year old
- breast feeding
- tv ratings
- marriage
- subway
- morning talk show
- shopping for toys
- working parents
- television producer
- fictional variety show
- f rated
- nervous breakdown
- cross dressing
- exploitation
- pistol
- stay at home dad
- husband wife relationship
- aspiring actor
- pregnancy
- title directed by female
- independent film
The 24 Hour Woman Cast & Characters
Rosie Perez leads the cast as Grace Santos, with Diego Serrano as Eddie Diaz and Patti LuPone as Joan Marshall. Directed by Nancy Savoca; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nancy Savoca
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Rosie Perez as Grace Santos - Diego Serrano as Eddie Diaz
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Patti LuPone as Joan Marshall -
Wendell Pierce as Roy Labelle
Also Starring in The 24 Hour Woman
· 10 more- Marianne Jean-Baptiste Madeline Labelle
- Melissa Leo Dr. Suzanne Pincus
- Michael Cumpsty Suzanne Pincus' Publicist
- Aida Turturro Brenda
- Jerry Springer Jerry Springer
- Rosanna DeSoto Linda
- Beth Littleford Lynn Shapiro
- Karen Duffy Margo Lynn
- Reno Crystal
- Alicia Renee Washington Patty
More from Nancy Savoca
More films directed by Nancy Savoca, best-rated first: Reno: Rebel Without a Pause, Dogfight, Union Square and If There Be Thorns.
The 24 Hour Woman Plot Summary
What happens in The 24 Hour Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Grace Santos is a producer for a New York City daytime talk show called The 24 Hour Woman. She is pregnant with her husband, Eddie Diaz, the show’s co-host. When Grace’s pregnancy is leaked on air, her boss, Joan Marshall, twists the moment into a sensational storyline to drum up ratings and pull in more viewers. The on-air drama sets the tone for a show that measures success in audience shares, headlines, and the seamless swirl of camera-ready chaos.
Full summary
The whole story of The 24 Hour Woman, scene by scene
The 24 Hour Woman Box Office
The 24 Hour Woman grossed $109,535 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$109.5K
- US & Canada
- $109.5K
How Well Do You Know The 24 Hour Woman?
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 the name of the daytime talk show that Grace produces?
The 24 Hour Woman Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Mujer las 24 horas” and “24 часа от живота на една жена”.
- Also known as
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- Mujer las 24 horas
- 24 часа от живота на една жена
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The 24 Hour Woman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The 24 Hour Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 24 Hour Woman?
The 24 Hour Woman runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The 24 Hour Woman released?
The 24 Hour Woman was released on January 29, 1999.
Who directed The 24 Hour Woman?
The 24 Hour Woman was directed by Nancy Savoca.
More films by Nancy Savoca Who is in the cast of The 24 Hour Woman?
The 24 Hour Woman stars Rosie Perez as Grace Santos, Diego Serrano as Eddie Diaz and Patti LuPone as Joan Marshall, among 14 credited actors.
How much did The 24 Hour Woman make at the box office?
The 24 Hour Woman grossed $109,535 worldwide.
Does The 24 Hour Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. The 24 Hour Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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