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Rising stars Amy Adams and Ben McKenzie light up the screen in this award-winning comedy about love, family, ambition, and the choices that come with each. When worldly art dealer Madeleine (Embeth Davidtz) meets her new Southern in-laws, she finds herself questioning the things she values most in this powerful and funny hit that critics call "one of the best pictures of the year!" (Andrew Sarris, The New York Observer)
Original Release
09/16/2005
US Release
09/16/2005
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Embeth Davidtz | Madeleine |
| David Kuhn | Auctioneer |
| Alessandro Nivola | George |
| Alicia Van Couvering | Bernadette |
| Jerry Minor | Scout who stays outside |
| Matt Besser | Scout who goes in |
| Will Oldham | Bill Mooney, scout |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | David Wark |
| Scott Wilson | Eugene |
| Ben McKenzie | Johnny |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Embeth Davidtz | Madeleine |
| David Kuhn | Auctioneer |
| Alessandro Nivola | George |
| Alicia Van Couvering | Bernadette |
| Jerry Minor | Scout who stays outside |
| Matt Besser | Scout who goes in |
| Will Oldham | Bill Mooney, scout |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | David Wark |
| Scott Wilson | Eugene |
| Ben McKenzie | Johnny |
| Celia Weston | Peg |
| Amy Adams | Ashley |
| Bobby Tisdale | Norman Venable at Replacements, Ltd. / Norman at Replacements, Ltd. |
| Beth Bostic | Lucille, the neighbor |
| Joanne Pankow | Sissy, David Wark's sister |
| R. Keith Harris | Bud, young pastor |
| Kevin Harlow Jasper | Hollerin' Man |
| Dan McLamb | Hollerin' Man |
| Jeffrey Dean Foster | Gallery Assistant |
| Laura Lashley | Gallery Assistant |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mark P. Clein | Executive Producer |
| Ethan D. Leder | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Rappaport | Executive Producer |
| Dany Wolf | Executive Producer |
| Mindy Goldberg | Producer |
| Mike S. Ryan | Producer |
| Bryan Thomas | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2006 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
