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The Pretty One

The Pretty One

20146.11h 30m

Overview

When her idolized twin sister Audrey dies in a car accident, Laurel decides to take her place. But, as she eases into the life she has always wanted, she must decide between continuing the lie or revealing herself.

Directed by Jenée LaMarque
Written by Jenée LaMarque
Produced by Steven J. Berger, Robin Schorr
Box Office0Revenue: $14K

Top Cast

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Laurel / Audrey

Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson

Basel

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Charles

Danny Pudi

Danny Pudi

Dr. Rao

Sterling Beaumon

Sterling Beaumon

Hunter

John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch

Frank

Frankie Shaw

Frankie Shaw

Claudia

Sabrina Lloyd

Sabrina Lloyd

Edith

Jeremy Howard

Jeremy Howard

James

Shae D'Lyn

Shae D'Lyn

May

Themes & Keywords

woman directoraccident

About The Pretty One

The Pretty One is a comedy, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of woman director, accident. Directed by Jenée LaMarque, it stars Zoe Kazan, Jake Johnson, Ron Livingston. When her idolized twin sister Audrey dies in a car accident, Laurel decides to take her place. But, as she eases into the life she has always wanted, she must decide between continuing the lie or revealing herself.

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