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The Dilemma

The Dilemma

Two best friends. Nothing could come between them... or could it?

20115.31h 51m

Overview

Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.

Directed by Ron Howard
Written by Allan Loeb
Produced by Vince Vaughn, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Box OfficeBudget: $70.0MRevenue: $67.1M

Top Cast

Vince Vaughn

Vince Vaughn

Ronny Valentine

Kevin James

Kevin James

Nick Brannen

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Geneva Brannen

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Beth

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Dana

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Zip

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

Herbert Trimpy

Rance Howard

Rance Howard

Burt

Laura Whyte

Laura Whyte

Sue

Amy Morton

Amy Morton

Diane Popovich

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisadulteryinfidelitytruthmarried couplemale friendshipdilemmaengineloveelectric carboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmoral dilemmagambling addictionsecret investigationaffairbest friendssecretsbusiness partnerswife cheating on husbandlongtime friendsfriends since collegecaught in the act

About The Dilemma

The Dilemma is a comedy, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, adultery, infidelity, truth, married couple, male friendship. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder. Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.

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