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About Alex

About Alex

#Sex #Jealousy #Wine #Regret - After all, what are friends for?

20146.11h 36m

Overview

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink.

Directed by Jesse Zwick
Written by Jesse Zwick
Produced by Adam Saunders
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Top Cast

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

Sarah

Jane Levy

Jane Levy

Kate

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Alex

Maggie Grace

Maggie Grace

Siri

Max Greenfield

Max Greenfield

Josh

Max Minghella

Max Minghella

Isaac

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Ben

Adam Saunders

Adam Saunders

Night Editor

Rey Lucas

Rey Lucas

Rudy Suárez

About About Alex

About Alex is a comedy, drama film released in 2014. Directed by Jesse Zwick, it stars Aubrey Plaza, Jane Levy, Jason Ritter. When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink.

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