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Just Write

  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.1K
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Sherilyn Fenn and Jeremy Piven in Just Write (1997)
ComedyRomance

A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.

  • Director
    • Andrew Gallerani
  • Writer
    • Stan Williamson
  • Stars
    • Sherilyn Fenn
    • Jeremy Piven
    • JoBeth Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Gallerani
    • Writer
      • Stan Williamson
    • Stars
      • Sherilyn Fenn
      • Jeremy Piven
      • JoBeth Williams
    • 30User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Sherilyn Fenn
    Sherilyn Fenn
    • Amanda Clark
    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Harold McMurphy
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Sidney Stone
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Arthur Blake
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Harold's Father
    Jeffrey D. Sams
    Jeffrey D. Sams
    • Danny
    Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor
    • Rich Adams
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lulu
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Emma Jeffreys
    Anita Barone
    Anita Barone
    • Carrie
    Bellina Logan
    Bellina Logan
    • Tory
    • (as Belina Logan)
    Stephanie Miller
    • Mr. Blake's Assistant
    Nancy McKeon
    Nancy McKeon
    • Bride
    Ed McMahon
    Ed McMahon
    • Luncheon Chairman
    Anthony Galea
    • Young Harold
    Callista Gallerani
    • Girl with Hula-Hoop
    Gian-Mical Gallerani
    • Boy with Yo-Yo
    Todd Susman
    Todd Susman
    • Priest
    • Director
      • Andrew Gallerani
    • Writer
      • Stan Williamson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    8ML368

    Just Write is Just Right!

    I really loved this movie. It was such an enjoyable film due to the great chemistry between the two leads. I can't seem to understand why Sherilyn Fenn isn't a huge star. She brings so much emotional honesty and depth to her roles. Anyone looking for a fun movie with good acting and romance, this is it! Great supporting cast too!
    robertg-9

    Small feel-good romance

    This film has enough off-center elements to keep you hanging on while it slowly moves you through all the expected plot points.

    The main thing it has going for it is Jeremy Piven, a very smart and inventive actor -- even here, where he pulls out all the stops just to keep things afloat. And he's just the actor for the job. His energy seems to raise the standard for the other actors as well, not that they haven't all done good work before; but he gives them all something to respond to and they seem to rise to the occasion with some equally inventive turns.

    Thank goodness. This small romance needs whatever help it can get to convince you to hang in there with it. It pays off in the end exactly the way you knew it would, it's just that it takes so long to go exactly where you knew it was going.
    smurphy24

    Delightful

    Never heard of this movie-- but woke up this Sunday morning and caught it on HBO. Couldn't stop watching it-- and considering it is absolutely beautiful outside this morning, that says alot about this movie, A sweet (tho' predicatable) movie-- it was definitely worth the time. Jeremy Piven is one of the most "real" actors out there and his role here was totally believable and likeable (it is very unfortunate that Hollywood hasn't appreciated his talent more-- he really is terrific). Sherylynn Fenn did a nice job as well and there was definitely a connection between their characters.

    If you are looking for a light romantic flick for a Sunday night when there's nothing on-- or a rainy afternoon-- it's worth the rental.
    7dewey22

    A real fun movie.

    I didn't expect to rate this movie more than a 4 before I saw it. The director has taken a plot which looks boring and trite and turned it into a unexpectedly good movie. Lots of clever lines(ala Neil Simon)and excellent performances by all actors. I gave this a "7" rating and should be watched whenever one wants something just fun to watch.
    jellyneckr

    Finally, a good romantic comedy!

    I have sat through many romantic comedies. Almost all of them have been lame and predictable. Then I rented JUST WRITE one night from Blockbuster. I rented it because I am a big fan of Jeremy Piven and I heard that it was really funny. To be honest, I didn't expect to like it. I did. It was one of the only romantic comedies I've seen where there is actual chemistry between the leads and it was one of the only romantic comedies where I laughed. I laughed a lot during this movie. Jeremy Piven is hilarious. I find him to be one of America's most underrated actors. He does a great job in this movie. He gives a very memorable performance. This is a movie that all Jeremy Piven fans should see. If you want to laugh, rent JUST WRITE.

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    • Trivia
      Nancy Mckeon who's uncredited as "The Bride" played Alex Rocco's daughter on "The Facts of Life". Rocco plays Harold's dad in this film.
    • Quotes

      Emma Jeffreys: If I'd known you were coming, I'd have sent you an invitation

    • Connections
      Referenced in Naked Movie (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Here We Are
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    • Release date
      • September 25, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Just Right
    • Production companies
      • BMG Independents
      • Wind Chill Productions
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      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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