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Begin Again

Begin Again

You're only as strong as your next move.

20147.21h 44m

Overview

Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.

Directed by John Carney
Written by John Carney
Produced by Tobin Armbrust, Anthony Bregman, Judd Apatow
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $63.5M

Top Cast

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Dan Mulligan

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Gretta James

Adam Levine

Adam Levine

Dave Kohl

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld

Violet Mulligan

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Miriam Hart

James Corden

James Corden

Steve

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

Saul

Aya Cash

Aya Cash

Jenny

Maddie Corman

Maddie Corman

Phillis

Karen Pittman

Karen Pittman

Business Woman

Themes & Keywords

new york citymusic recordingsinger-songwriterstreet musiciancity liferecording sessionstreet singerinspirational

About Begin Again

Begin Again is a comedy, music, romance, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of new york city, music recording, singer-songwriter, street musician, city life, recording session. Directed by John Carney, it stars Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley, Adam Levine. Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.

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