Walking and Talking (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Walking and Talking is a 1996 comedy drama directed by Nicole Holofcener, starring Anne Heche and Catherine Keener. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1997. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Nicole Holofcener
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Home Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Walking and Talking About?
The premise of Walking and Talking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Feeling lost as her close friend moves away, Amelia finds herself confronting uncomfortable truths about her own life. A struggling cat and failed relationships add to her sense of isolation, prompting her to seek connection and rebuild her sense of purpose. Through unexpected friendships, she begins a journey of self-discovery and learns to navigate a new chapter.
Walking and Talking Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wedding day
- garden party
- lack of money
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend sex
- female friendship
- hair washing
- washing someone's hair
- leather pants
- money counting
- colleague colleague relationship
- crying
- sleeping in a car
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- counting money
- swimming in underwear
- taking off shoes
- drunken woman
- obscene phone call
- cutting someone's hair
- kissing someone's chest
- hairdressing salon
- aspiring actor
- armpit sniffing
- armpit smelling
- theater
- theater performance
- hysterical outburst
- sex talk
- wedding dress
- reference to raul ruiz
- friendship between man and woman
- best friend
- skin mole
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- listening to music
- diner
- masturbation addiction
- allergic reaction
- long haired male
- sneeze
- aspiring writer
- on off relationship
- barefoot female
- fantasizing
- fantasy scene
- talking about masturbation
- awkward situation
- psychotherapy
- psychotherapist
- tank top
- sleeping shirtless
Walking and Talking Cast
Anne Heche leads the cast, with Catherine Keener. Directed by Nicole Holofcener.
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Director Nicole Holofcener
More from Nicole Holofcener
More films directed by Nicole Holofcener, best-rated first: Lovely & Amazing, Enough Said, You Hurt My Feelings and The Land of Steady Habits.
Walking and Talking Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Walking and Talking 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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Walking and Talking Plot Summary
What happens in Walking and Talking 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
Amelia and Laura share a deep bond as childhood best friends. However, Amelia finds herself unsettled when Laura becomes engaged to her boyfriend Frank. In an effort to move on, she begins dating Bill, the local video rental clerk whom she initially dismisses due to his looks and his passion for sci-fi and horror films. Yet, her perception shifts when she discovers Bill is crafting a screenplay about the life of Colette, igniting her attraction towards him. After they become intimate, Amelia receives a gut-wrenching call from Laura, who refers to Bill as “the ugly guy.” Stung by this remark, Bill abruptly leaves.
Full summary
The whole story of Walking and Talking, scene by scene
Walking and Talking Box Office
Walking and Talking grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
Walking and Talking Awards & Nominations
Walking and Talking earned 2 award nominations, including Best Female Lead at the Spirit Awards 1997.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1997 2 nominations- Nominated Best Female Lead – Catherine Keener
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Kevin Corrigan
Walking and Talking Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip FilmStruck Walking And Talking INTRO
How Well Do You Know Walking and Talking?
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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Who are the childhood best friends in the film?
Walking and Talking Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Parlando e sparlando” and “Nadie es perfecto”.
- Also known as
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- Parlando e sparlando
- Nadie es perfecto
- Гуляют, болтают
- 워킹 앤 토킹
- Amigas Curtindo Adoidado
- 良缘知己
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Something to Talk About, Talk of the Town and Walk Don’t Run.
Walking and Talking FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Walking and Talking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Walking and Talking?
Walking and Talking runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Walking and Talking released?
Walking and Talking was released on July 17, 1996.
Who directed Walking and Talking?
Walking and Talking was directed by Nicole Holofcener.
More films by Nicole Holofcener Who is in the cast of Walking and Talking?
Walking and Talking stars Anne Heche and Catherine Keener.
How much did Walking and Talking make at the box office?
Walking and Talking grossed $1.3 million worldwide.
How is Walking and Talking rated?
Walking and Talking has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Walking and Talking nominated for any awards?
Walking and Talking received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Walking and Talking have a post-credit scene?
No. Walking and Talking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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