Melinda and Melinda (2004)

Life can be a comedy or a tragedy, it all depends on how you look at it.

Melinda and Melinda (2004) poster

While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illustrate his point, he tells his guests two parallel stories about Melinda ; both versions have the same basic elements, but one take on her state of affairs leans toward levity, while the other is full of anguish. Each story involves Melinda coping with a recent divorce through substance abuse while beginning a romantic relationship with a close friend's husband.

Director: Woody Allen
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Vilmos Zsigmond
Editing: Alisa Lepselter
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Gravier Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en

Themes

Male Friendship and Loyalty, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War, Friendship and Bonds

Keywords

married couple, friends, falling in love, celebration, blunt, insecure, mischievous, incredulous, disgusted, doubtful, dubious, frustrated, ridiculous

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melinda and Melinda about?
While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illustrate his point, he tells his guests two parallel stories about Melinda ; both versions have the same basic elements, but one take on her state of affairs leans toward levity, while the other is full of anguish. Each story involves Melinda coping with a recent divorce through substance abuse while beginning a romantic relationship with a close friend's husband.
Who directed Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda was directed by Woody Allen.
Who stars in Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Will Ferrell, Jonny Lee Miller, Radha Mitchell, Amanda Peet, Chloë Sevigny.
How long is Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Melinda and Melinda?
Melinda and Melinda had a budget of $16M.
How much did Melinda and Melinda gross?
Melinda and Melinda grossed $20M worldwide.
Where was Melinda and Melinda produced?
Melinda and Melinda was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Melinda and Melinda?
The themes of Melinda and Melinda include: Male Friendship and Loyalty, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War, Friendship and Bonds.