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The Man from Elysian Fields (2002): Ratings & Box Office

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The Man from Elysian Fields is a 2002 romantic drama directed by George Hickenlooper. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$2M
Metascore
57
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The Man from Elysian Fields (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man from Elysian Fields About?

The premise of The Man from Elysian Fields without spoilers.

A successful author's world falls apart after his manuscript is rejected, prompting a painful examination of his life. He becomes involved with Luther, the head of an escort agency, and enters a world of extravagance and temptation. Through a complex relationship with a lonely socialite, he confronts themes of regret and seeks a path toward redemption, ultimately questioning his own values and priorities.

The Man from Elysian Fields Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • unfaithfulness
  • three in a bed
  • seduction
  • open marriage
  • extramarital affair
  • love triangle
  • financial problem
  • adultery
  • advertising agency
  • opera
  • cunnilingus
  • co writing a book
+38 more
  • empty swimming pool
  • writing collaboration
  • third person omniscient narration
  • crying woman
  • author autographes his book
  • hired escort
  • reference to excalibur
  • reading by author
  • marriage proposal rejected
  • father in law humiliating son in law
  • book signing
  • reference to cesar chavez
  • pulitzer prize winner
  • husband wife separation
  • husband wife reconciliation
  • woman strips for a man
  • writer
  • novel
  • novelist
  • escort service
  • suicidal tendency
  • shame
  • sex
  • self respect
  • santa monica california
  • reference to adolf hitler
  • reference to guttenberg
  • reference to eva braun
  • reference to ernest hemingway
  • record store
  • reading
  • punched in the face
  • publishing
  • poverty
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • marriage
  • manuscript
  • male prostitute
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Crew

The Director of The Man from Elysian Fields

Directed by George Hickenlooper.

From the director

More from George Hickenlooper

More films directed by George Hickenlooper, best-rated first: Mayor of the Sunset Strip, Factory Girl, Casino Jack and Dogtown.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Man from Elysian Fields Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Man from Elysian Fields 57 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Man from Elysian Fields Box Office

The Man from Elysian Fields grossed $2 million worldwide. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $571,375 (28%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$2M

US & Canada
$1.4M
International
$571.4K
US & Canada 72% Rest of the world 28%
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The Man from Elysian Fields Trailers & Videos

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FAQ

The Man from Elysian Fields FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Man from Elysian Fields, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man from Elysian Fields?

The Man from Elysian Fields runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Man from Elysian Fields released?

The Man from Elysian Fields was released on September 27, 2002.

Who directed The Man from Elysian Fields?

The Man from Elysian Fields was directed by George Hickenlooper.

More films by George Hickenlooper

How much did The Man from Elysian Fields make at the box office?

The Man from Elysian Fields grossed $2 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $571,375 international).

How is The Man from Elysian Fields rated?

The Man from Elysian Fields has 57 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does The Man from Elysian Fields have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man from Elysian Fields has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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