The Rebound (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Rebound is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Bart Freundlich, starring Catherine Zeta Jones as Sandy, Justin Bartha and Art Garfunkel. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $21.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Bart Freundlich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Film Department
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rebound About?
The premise of The Rebound without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her husband’s affair, Sandy abandons suburban life for the city, where she meets Aram, a man whose marriage is a sham for a green‑card. She hires him as her nanny, and their chemistry quickly turns romantic. Both wonder whether their connection is genuine or simply a rebound for each of them.
The Rebound Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nanny
- jewish man
- aspiring actor
- actors showcase
- world travel
- happy ending
- older woman younger man love
- older woman younger man romance
- new york city
- bad date
- first date
- writer producer director
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- age disparate romance
- ageism
- separated man divorced woman relationship
- sex with wife's best friend
- job hunt
- fact checker
- sports fan
- marital infidelity
- sports writer
- marital separation
- 25th birthday
- ectopic pregnancy
- street life
- sports anchor
- 5 years later
- bangladeshi
- adopted boy
- romantic reunion
- house party
- home made sex tape
- fitness club
- hopeful ending
- simulated fellatio
- sex with best friend's husband
- romantic comedy
- coffee shop
- interrupted sex
- divorcee
- boxing match
- sumo suit
- flasher
- may december romance
- dissection
- job interview
- istanbul turkey
- family dinner
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- cheating husband
The Rebound Cast & Characters
Catherine Zeta Jones leads the cast as Sandy, with Justin Bartha as Aram Finklestein and Art Garfunkel as Harry Finklestein. Directed by Bart Freundlich; 94 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bart Freundlich
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Catherine Zeta Jones as Sandy -
Justin Bartha as Aram Finklestein - Art Garfunkel as Harry Finklestein
- Joanna Gleason as Roberta Finklestein
Also Starring in The Rebound
· 90 more- John Schneider Trevor
- Lynn Whitfield Laura Reilly
- Thomas Middleditch Maverick
- Steve Park John Reynolds
- Michael Chernus Actor #3 / Twentysomething #1
- Skai Jackson Museum Little Girl #1
- Jennifer Butler Bowler (uncredited)
- Jeremy Shamos Bill
- David Ross Male Colleague
- Sam Robards Frank
- Jordan Carlos Twentysomething #4
- Alice Playten Sensei Dana
- Fatima Ptacek Mozambique Girl #1
- Peter Francis James Doctor
- Veanne Cox Haley
- Tom Riis Farrell Terrence
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- Carter Roy Waiter
- Saadet Işıl Aksoy Turkish Girl in Cafe
- Dan Ziskie Ken Gordon
- Saidah Arrika Ekulona Lateefah
- Kevin Cannon Urinating Homeless Man (uncredited)
- Zabryna Guevara Teacher at Museum
- Stephanie Szostak Alice Marnier
- John Ellison Conlee Stage Manager
- Peter Conboy Museum Worker (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Mowery Dad (uncredited)
- Marisa Redanty Finn
- Célia Asensio Girlfriend - Paris
- Rob Kerkovich Mitch
- Elliot Villar Yael
- Danny Boushebel VIP Boxing Fan (uncredited)
- Lisamarie Costabile Lead Yoga Student (uncredited)
- Marc Alan Austen Rabbi's Cousin
- Helen Coxe Sweatsuit
- Jon Norman Schneider Runner
- Steve Antonucci Waiter (uncredited)
- Danielle McKee Airline Passenger (uncredited)
- Kelly Gould Sandy young
- Tom Stratford Shopper (uncredited)
- Gregory Marcel Trapeze Student (uncredited)
- Kate Jennings Grant Daphne
- Robert Bizik TV Sports Announcer (uncredited)
- Mitch Greenberg Rabbi
- Edward M. Kelahan Ringside Highroller (uncredited)
- Pavel Frolov Club Dancer (uncredited)
- Roy William Gardner Kissing Man (uncredited)
- William Broderick Daphne's Husband
- Gary Cherkassky Club Dancer (uncredited)
- Carmen M. Herlihy Actor #5 / Twentysomething #3
- Heidi Blickenstaff Morning Mom
- Rachel Parker Yoga Instructor
- Lauren Blumenfeld Actor #4
- Jonny Arriola Waiter - Paris
- Jake Cherry Frank Jr. - age 13 (uncredited)
- Lisa Paige Robinson Susie
- Loukas Papas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Adesuwa Addy Iyare Boxing Fan (uncredited)
- Chris Miskiewicz Hipster (uncredited)
- Andrew Cherry Frank Jr. (Age 7)
- Andrew Bradley Coffee Shop Patron (uncredited)
- Dennis Jay Funny Party Guy (uncredited)
- Joe Mancini Highroller (uncredited)
- Marcel Simoneau Henri
- Megan Byrne Molly Foster
- Lawrence Stallings Brent
- Derek Milman Actor #1
- Richard DiBella Actor #2
- Kate Cullen Roberts Twentysomething #2
- Zoe O'Grady Museum Little Girl #2
- Samantha Ivers Cinnamon
- Adam Grupper Randy
- Hazel Anne Raymundo Nurse
- Perry Silver Bellman
- William Schloesser Homeless Man / Flasher
- Tyree Michael Simpson Principal at Sadie's School
- Frank Root Boring Interview Guy
- Gabrielle Sterbenz Kissing Girl
- James P. Anderson Ringside Highroller (uncredited)
- Laura Lynn Berrios SNN Office Worker
- Pawl Bazile Goth Hipster (uncredited)
- Daniel Burress Coffee Shop Hipster (uncredited)
- Alana Cadiz Girl in Pop Burger (uncredited)
- Sara DeRosa Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Tony Kost Ringside Highroller (uncredited)
- Erik-Anders Nilsson Teacher's Aid (uncredited)
- Rich Odell Boxing Commissioner (uncredited)
- Adam S. Phillips Sportscaster (uncredited)
- Joe Rusnak Upscale Boxing Fan (uncredited)
- Danny Salomon Boxing Fan (uncredited)
- Isaiah Varisano Boxing Fan (uncredited)
More from Bart Freundlich
More films directed by Bart Freundlich, best-rated first: The Myth of Fingerprints, Trust the Man, Wolves and After the Wedding.
The Rebound Plot Summary
What happens in The Rebound from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A fresh start begins for Sandy, a housewife and mother of two, after she confronts her husband’s infidelity and makes the decision to divorce. With her two children in tow, she relocates to New York City to build a new life and find stability in a city that never seems to slow down. The move places her in a new daily rhythm, where kind routines and small chances to connect become lifelines as she navigates co-parenting and the emotional aftershocks of betrayal.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rebound, scene by scene
The Rebound Box Office
The Rebound grossed $21.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.8M
- International
- $21.8M
The Rebound Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Rebound.
How Well Do You Know The Rebound?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays the character Sandy?
Cars in The Rebound
13 cars on screen, including the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the 2008 BMW X6 E71.
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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Main role -
2008 BMW X6 E71 Minor role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
The Rebound Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “爱情逆转胜” and “Lieber verliebt”.
- Also known as
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- 爱情逆转胜
- Lieber verliebt
- Mon babysitter
- Aşkın Yaşı Yok
- The Rebound - Ricomincio dall'amore
- Amor ao Acaso
- 姐弟恋
- Нянька по вызову
- Mi segunda vez
- Újrakezdők - Szerelmes szingli szittert keres
- Sexy 40
- Nowszy model
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- Idilă cu dădaca mea
- להתאהב מחדש
- 사랑은 언제나 진행중
- Novidades no Amor
- Любовен рикошет
- Нянька за викликом
- Sexi 40
- Amante accidental
- El despit
- 愛情逆轉勝
- Auklė pagal iškvietimą
- Yêu Lần Nữa
- 理想の彼氏
- เผลอใจใส่เกียร์ รีบาวด์
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The Rebound FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Rebound, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rebound?
The Rebound runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Rebound released?
The Rebound was released on September 16, 2009.
Who directed The Rebound?
The Rebound was directed by Bart Freundlich.
More films by Bart Freundlich Who is in the cast of The Rebound?
The Rebound stars Catherine Zeta Jones as Sandy, Justin Bartha as Aram Finklestein and Art Garfunkel as Harry Finklestein, among 94 credited actors.
How much did The Rebound make at the box office?
The Rebound grossed $21.8 million worldwide.
Does The Rebound have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rebound has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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