The Secret Lives of Dentists (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Secret Lives of Dentists is a 2003 drama directed by Alan Rudolph, starring Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Hope Davis. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2004. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret Lives of Dentists About?
The premise of The Secret Lives of Dentists without spoilers.
A mild-mannered dentist, David Hurst, faces a crisis when he suspects his wife of infidelity, shattering his seemingly perfect life. Struggling with his suspicions, he seeks guidance from Slater, a blunt and unconventional patient. As David confronts the possibility of his wife's betrayal, he must navigate complex emotions and unexpected advice, questioning everything he thought he knew about his marriage and himself.
The Secret Lives of Dentists Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- marital infidelity
- adulterous wife
- cheating wife
- dark comedy
- family relationships
- dentist
- dental
- opera
- alter ego
- infidelity
- dentist chair
- dentist office
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- latex gloves
- vomiting
- female stockinged feet
- camera shot of feet
- pantyhose
- voice over narration
- flashback
- anti social behavior
- influenza
- yelling
- threeway sex
- theater
- symbolism
- shotgun
- repressed anger
- pregnancy
- passive aggression
- musical number
- melodrama
- husband wife relationship
- humiliation
- doctor
- dental clinic
- dental assistant
- death threat
- crying
- cabin
- adultery
- yuppie
- westchester ny
- teeth
- spoiled child
- saxophone
- relationship problems
- rabbit's foot
- fantasy sequence
- eye liner
- emergency room
The Secret Lives of Dentists Cast
Denis Leary leads the cast, with Campbell Scott and Hope Davis. Directed by Alan Rudolph.
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Director Alan Rudolph
More from Alan Rudolph
More films directed by Alan Rudolph, best-rated first: Trouble in Mind, Songwriter, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle and Afterglow.
The Secret Lives of Dentists Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Secret Lives of Dentists 76 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Secret Lives of Dentists Box Office
The Secret Lives of Dentists grossed $3.8 million worldwide. $3.7 million came from the US and Canada and $56,940 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.8M
- US & Canada
- $3.7M
- International
- $56.9K
The Secret Lives of Dentists Awards & Nominations
The Secret Lives of Dentists earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2004.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Hope Davis
The Secret Lives of Dentists Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Secret Lives of Dentists.
Cars in The Secret Lives of Dentists
10 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 2001 Volkswagen Passat B5 Typ 3BG.
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2002 Ford Explorer Important role -
2001 Volkswagen Passat B5 Typ 3BG Important role -
1997 Buick Century Minor role -
1994 Chevrolet Corsica Background role
The Secret Lives of Dentists Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “סודות החיים” and “Tajné životy zubních lékařů”.
- Also known as
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- סודות החיים
- Tajné životy zubních lékařů
- Viețile secrete ale dentiștilor
- A Vida Secreta dos Dentistas
- Dişçilerin Gizli Hayatları
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The Secret Lives of Dentists FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Secret Lives of Dentists, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret Lives of Dentists?
The Secret Lives of Dentists runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Secret Lives of Dentists released?
The Secret Lives of Dentists was released on August 1, 2003.
Who directed The Secret Lives of Dentists?
The Secret Lives of Dentists was directed by Alan Rudolph.
More films by Alan Rudolph Who is in the cast of The Secret Lives of Dentists?
The Secret Lives of Dentists stars Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Hope Davis.
How much did The Secret Lives of Dentists make at the box office?
The Secret Lives of Dentists grossed $3.8 million worldwide ($3.7 million domestic, $56,940 international).
How is The Secret Lives of Dentists rated?
The Secret Lives of Dentists has 76 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Was The Secret Lives of Dentists nominated for any awards?
The Secret Lives of Dentists received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Secret Lives of Dentists have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret Lives of Dentists has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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