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Committed

Committed

She'll get what she wants... no matter what it takes!

20004.81h 38m

Overview

After her husband, Carl, suddenly leaves, Joline travels from New York to Texas to track him down. Although Joline tries to remain upbeat, she is discouraged when she discovers that Carl already has a new girlfriend, the lovely Carmen. Familiarizing herself with Carl's new home and friends, Joline gets company in the form of her brother, Jay. Will Joline win Carl back, or are there other romantic possibilities on her horizon?

Directed by Lisa Krueger
Written by Lisa Krueger
Produced by Dean Silvers, Marlen Hecht
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0M0

Top Cast

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Joline

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Jay

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Carl

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Neil

Patricia Velásquez

Patricia Velásquez

Carmen

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

T-Bo

Summer Phoenix

Summer Phoenix

Meg

Art Alexakis

Art Alexakis

New York Car Thief

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Psychiatrist

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Carl's Editor

Themes & Keywords

texasromancegroomwoman directorescape from a mental institution

About Committed

Committed is a comedy, drama film released in 2000 exploring themes of texas, romance, groom, woman director, escape from a mental institution. Directed by Lisa Krueger, it stars Heather Graham, Casey Affleck, Luke Wilson. After her husband, Carl, suddenly leaves, Joline travels from New York to Texas to track him down. Although Joline tries to remain upbeat, she is discouraged when she discovers that Carl already has a new girlfriend, the lovely Carmen. Familiarizing herself with Carl's new home and friends, Joline gets company in the form of her brother, Jay. Will Joline win Carl back, or are there other romantic possibilities on her horizon?

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