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The Door in the Floor (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Door in the Floor is a 2004 mystery drama directed by Tod Williams, starring Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger and Jon Foster. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $6.7 million worldwide on a $7.5 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2005. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
worldwide gross
$6.7M
award nominations
2
Metascore
67
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The Door in the Floor (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Tod Williams
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$7.5M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Door in the Floor About?

The premise of The Door in the Floor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a devastating car accident that claims the lives of his two teenage sons, Ted struggles with overwhelming grief and loss. He finds a measure of comfort in his writing and in the unexpected connection he develops with Eddie, a young man who bears a striking resemblance to one of his sons. As Ted copes with his sorrow, his wife Marion finds a tentative path to healing through a complicated relationship with Eddie, while Ted himself confronts his own desires and embarks on an unexpected journey of passion and self-discovery.

The Door in the Floor Themes & Keywords

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  • sex scene
  • unfaithful wife
  • adulterous wife
  • cheating wife
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  • consensual sex
  • beach party
  • first sexual experience
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • adultery
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • female removes her clothes
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • female rear nudity
  • male nudity
  • nude model
  • male rear nudity
  • deep cleavage
  • husband aware of wife's cheating
  • daughter catches mother having sex
  • teenage boy loses his virginity
  • very large breasts
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  • voyeur
  • scantily clad female
  • mexican american
  • unhappiness
  • stitches
  • sorrow
  • finger cut
  • caught having sex
  • broken glass
  • bleeding
  • bleeding to death
  • marital problem
  • love triangle
  • extramarital affair
  • caught masturbating
  • death of son
  • five word title
  • penis
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Cast & crew

The Door in the Floor Cast

Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Kim Basinger and Jon Foster. Directed by Tod Williams.

From the director

More from Tod Williams

More films directed by Tod Williams, best-rated first: Paranormal Activity 2 and Cell.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Door in the Floor Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Door in the Floor 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

The Door in the Floor Plot Summary

What happens in The Door in the Floor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set against the backdrop of an exclusive beach community on Long Island, Ted Cole, a children’s book author and artist, navigates the complexities of his strained family life with his wife Marion and their young daughter Ruth. Their home is filled with memories as the walls showcase photographs of their late teenage sons, lost tragically in a car accident. This event has plunged Marion into a deep depression, fraying the couple’s marriage, and leaving their daughter caught in the emotional crossfire. The family’s only shared tradition becomes Ruth’s daily viewing of a gallery dedicated to her deceased siblings.

Full summary

The whole story of The Door in the Floor, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Door in the Floor Box Office & Budget

The Door in the Floor grossed $6.7 million worldwide on a $7.5 million budget, 90% of what it cost. $3.9 million came from the US and Canada and $2.9 million (43%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.7M

90% of its budget back

US & Canada
$3.9M
International
$2.9M
Budget
$7.5M
US & Canada 57% Rest of the world 43%
Awards

The Door in the Floor Awards & Nominations

The Door in the Floor earned 2 award nominations, including Best Male Lead at the Spirit Awards 2005.

2 nominations1 ceremony

Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Door in the Floor?

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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What is the profession of Ted Cole?

Cars

Cars in The Door in the Floor

7 cars on screen, including the 1987 Ford F-Series and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML W163.

All 7 cars
  • 1987 Ford F-Series in The Door in the Floor 1987 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML W163 in The Door in the Floor 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML W163 Important role
  • 1981 Volvo 245 in The Door in the Floor 1981 Volvo 245 Important role
  • 2003 Volvo XC70 in The Door in the Floor 2003 Volvo XC70 Minor role
Details

The Door in the Floor Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Die Tür der Versuchung” and “A Widow for One Year”.

Also known as
  • Die Tür der Versuchung
  • A Widow for One Year
  • The Door in the Floor - Die Tür der Versuchung
  • Giriş Kapısı
  • Oven takana
  • Lignes de vie
  • 寡居的一年
  • Una mujer difícil
  • Dveře v podlaze
  • Provocação
  • A titkos ajtó
  • Πόρτα στο πάτωμα
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  • דלת נסתרת
  • Drzwi w podłodze
  • 킴 베신져의 바람난 가족
  • Дверь в полу
  • Врата на пода
  • ドア・イン・ザ・フロア
  • Una dona difícil
  • Ușa din podea

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FAQ

The Door in the Floor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Door in the Floor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Door in the Floor?

The Door in the Floor runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was The Door in the Floor released?

The Door in the Floor was released on July 14, 2004.

Who directed The Door in the Floor?

The Door in the Floor was directed by Tod Williams.

More films by Tod Williams

Who is in the cast of The Door in the Floor?

The Door in the Floor stars Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger and Jon Foster.

How much did The Door in the Floor make at the box office?

The Door in the Floor grossed $6.7 million worldwide ($3.9 million domestic, $2.9 million international) on a budget of $7.5 million.

How is The Door in the Floor rated?

The Door in the Floor has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Was The Door in the Floor nominated for any awards?

The Door in the Floor received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does The Door in the Floor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Door in the Floor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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