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The Pretty One (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Pretty One is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Jenée LaMarque, starring Zoe Kazan, John Carroll Lynch and Jake M. Johnson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $13,769 worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
50%
worldwide gross
$13.8K
Metascore
53
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The Pretty One (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Jenée LaMarque
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pretty One About?

The premise of The Pretty One without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On her birthday, the lives of identical twins Audrey and Laurel unexpectedly intersect. Laurel, struggling with awkwardness and a codependent relationship, finds her life dramatically altered when she swaps places with her confident and stylish sister. This unexpected turn offers her a chance to reinvent herself and take charge of a life that had become stagnant, leading her on a poignant journey of self-discovery.

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Cast & crew

The Pretty One Cast

Zoe Kazan leads the cast, with John Carroll Lynch and Jake M. Johnson. Directed by Jenée LaMarque; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Pretty One

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From the director

More from Jenée LaMarque

One more film directed by Jenée LaMarque: The Feels.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Pretty One Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Pretty One 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Pretty One Plot Summary

What happens in The Pretty One from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Identical twins Laurel and Audrey (Zoe Kazan) may look alike, but their personalities couldn’t be more different. Audrey embodies sophistication and confidence, while Laurel tends to be shy and socially awkward. This contrast is amplified by their life choices: Audrey enjoys a life of success and luxury, whereas Laurel stays home to support their widowed father (John Carroll Lynch) and his new fiancée, helping him recreate famous paintings.

Full summary

The whole story of The Pretty One, scene by scene

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Box office

The Pretty One Box Office

The Pretty One grossed $13,769 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.8K

US & Canada
$13.8K
Videos

The Pretty One Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Pretty One Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Jake Johnson, Zoe Kazan Comedy Movie HD
  • Trailer The Pretty One (2013) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Pretty One?

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 profession does Laurel's father have?

Cars

Cars in The Pretty One

7 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford F-250 and the 1971 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 7 cars
  • 1972 Ford F-250 in The Pretty One 1972 Ford F-250 Important role
  • 1971 Chevrolet Caprice in The Pretty One 1971 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 2005 Ford F-Series Super Duty in The Pretty One 2005 Ford F-Series Super Duty Minor role
  • Jeep Grand Wagoneer in The Pretty One Jeep Grand Wagoneer Minor role

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FAQ

The Pretty One FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Pretty One?

The Pretty One runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Pretty One released?

The Pretty One was released on February 7, 2014.

Who directed The Pretty One?

The Pretty One was directed by Jenée LaMarque.

More films by Jenée LaMarque

Who is in the cast of The Pretty One?

The Pretty One stars Zoe Kazan, John Carroll Lynch and Jake M. Johnson, among 7 credited actors.

How much did The Pretty One make at the box office?

The Pretty One grossed $13,769 worldwide.

How is The Pretty One rated?

The Pretty One has 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Pretty One have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pretty One has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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