The Simian Line (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Simian Line is a 2001 drama directed by Linda Yellen, starring Lynn Redgrave and Jamey Sheridan. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $19,823 worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Linda Yellen
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ardustry Home Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Simian Line About?
The premise of The Simian Line without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On a Halloween night in Weehawken, New Jersey, eight couples gather for a neighborhood party, bringing their individual hopes and anxieties with them. The atmosphere shifts when a fortune teller makes a startling prediction, revealing that one couple faces an uncertain future by the year’s end, casting a shadow of suspense over the festive gathering.
The Simian Line Themes & Keywords
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- tenant
- simian
- distrust
- doubt
- party
- halloween
- halloween party
- ghost
- f rated
- new york city
- lake george
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- unwed mother
- clothing
- mask
- wig
- civil war
- reference to armani
- soapsuds
- walking
- river
- party planner
- miniature
- earrings
- garbage bag
- sweeping
- ziegfeld follies
- performer
- fear
- artist
- wallet
- theft
- thief
- skyline
- shaving
- breakup
- whistle
- answering machine
- shared bath
- bathtub
- bath
- shooting
- central park manhattan new york city
- reading
- cuff links
- lipstick
- porch swing
- flask
- porch
- death
The Simian Line Cast
Lynn Redgrave leads the cast, with Jamey Sheridan. Directed by Linda Yellen.
- Director Linda Yellen
More from Linda Yellen
More films directed by Linda Yellen, best-rated first: Chantilly Lace, Chantilly Bridge, The Last Film Festival and William & Catherine: A Royal Romance.
The Simian Line Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Simian Line 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 50% User score
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The Simian Line Plot Summary
What happens in The Simian Line from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the whimsical romantic comedy Simian Line, an eccentric palm reader throws a wrench into the lives of couples at an intimate dinner party with a troubling prediction: one partner will end their relationship before the year concludes. This intriguing premise unfolds within a star-studded ensemble featuring Lynn Redgrave, Jamey Sheridan, Harry Connick Jr., Cindy Crawford, Tyne Daly, William Hurt, Monica Keena, Dylan Bruno, Samantha Mathis, and Eric Stoltz.
Full summary
The whole story of The Simian Line, scene by scene
The Simian Line Box Office
The Simian Line grossed $19,823 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.8K
- US & Canada
- $19.8K
The Simian Line Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Simian Line.
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The Simian Line FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Simian Line, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Simian Line?
The Simian Line runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Simian Line released?
The Simian Line was released on November 16, 2001.
Who directed The Simian Line?
The Simian Line was directed by Linda Yellen.
More films by Linda Yellen Who is in the cast of The Simian Line?
The Simian Line stars Lynn Redgrave and Jamey Sheridan.
How much did The Simian Line make at the box office?
The Simian Line grossed $19,823 worldwide.
How is The Simian Line rated?
The Simian Line has 46 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does The Simian Line have a post-credit scene?
No. The Simian Line has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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