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Larry Crowne

Larry Crowne

Rediscover life and love.

20116.01h 38m

Overview

When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Directed by Tom Hanks
Written by Nia Vardalos, Tom Hanks
Produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $75.1M

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Larry Crowne

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Mercedes Tainot

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Dean Tainot

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

Lamar

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Frances

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

B'Ella

George Takei

George Takei

Dr. Matsutani

Nia Vardalos

Nia Vardalos

Map Genie (voice)

S

Sarah Mahoney

Samantha

Roxana Ortega

Roxana Ortega

Alvarez

Themes & Keywords

classroomcollegedinerteacherloveloss of jobeconomicsyard salecell phonescooterback to school

About Larry Crowne

Larry Crowne is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of classroom, college, diner, teacher, love, loss of job. Directed by Tom Hanks, it stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston. When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

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