In the Bedroom (2001)
A young man. An older woman. Her ex-husband. Things are about to explode...
Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
Cast
- Tom Wilkinson - Matt Fowler
- Sissy Spacek - Ruth Fowler
- Nick Stahl - Frank Fowler
- Marisa Tomei - Natalie Strout
- William Mapother - Richard Strout
- William Wise - Willis Grinnel
- Celia Weston - Katie Grinnel
- Karen Allen - Marla Keyes
- Frank T. Wells - Henry
- W. Clapham Murray - Carl
Screenplay
- Todd Field (Screenplay)
- Andre Dubus (Short Story)
- Robert Festinger (Screenplay)
- Andre Dubus
Themes
Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength
Keywords
age difference, fishing, arbitrary law, conductor, ex husband, single, grief, maine, based on short story, older woman younger man relationship, grieving parents
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Bedroom about?
- Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
- Who directed In the Bedroom?
- In the Bedroom was directed by Todd Field.
- Who stars in In the Bedroom?
- In the Bedroom stars Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei, William Mapother, William Wise.
- How long is In the Bedroom?
- In the Bedroom has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is In the Bedroom?
- In the Bedroom is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of In the Bedroom?
- In the Bedroom had a budget of $2M.
- How much did In the Bedroom gross?
- In the Bedroom grossed $45M worldwide.
- Where was In the Bedroom produced?
- In the Bedroom was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of In the Bedroom?
- The themes of In the Bedroom include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength.