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Current status - Released
Total runtime - 96 mins.
Release date - 02-10-2020
Release year - 2020
Genres - Comedy, Drama
Overall ratings and scores for On the Rocks:
Happiness Score - 6.2/10, World Popularity Score - 10.896/100, IMDB Score - 6.4, Metascore - 73, Internet Movie Database - 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 87%, Metacritic - 73/100, .
On the Rocks movie has Total Global Votes - 454, Total IMD Votes - 31,782
On the Rocks Movie Introduction: Movie On the Rocks, release year 2020 is written by Sofia Coppola and directed by Sofia Coppola. The leading star-cast in this movie are Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
On The Rocks | Official Trailer HD | A24 & Apple TV+
On the Rocks — Official Trailer | Apple TV+
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: A young mother reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through New York.
Movie story-line: Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.
Movie synopsis: All it took was one long, passionate, late-night kiss on the lips to make novelist and mother-of-two Laura suspicious of her career-driven, high-reaching husband, Dean. Now, as the uncomfortable feelings of doubt and mistrust start creeping up on her, fanned by the horrible idea that the love of her life may be cheating on her, Laura reluctantly enlists the help of the impeccably dressed, semi-retired art dealer, Felix: her suave, mischievous, and effortlessly charming philanderer father. But, even though it is sometimes exhausting, we all want to be loved, and amid a persistent writer's block, Felix's innocent flirts with random women, Martini-fuelled lunches, and high-speed car chases in Manhattan's neon-lit streets, Laura needs to know. Is her life falling apart?
Highlights - On the Rocks (2020)
Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - American Zoetrope
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English), French (Français), Russian (Pусский), Spanish (Español),
Homepage URL - https://tv.apple.com/movie/on-the-rocks/umc.cmc.1mydlea6wicrm013138speg6m
Awards won / Nominations - 2 wins & 40 nominations
Certificate(s) - ES : 12 BR : 14 GB : 12A GB : 12A SE : T IT : R IT : R US : M NL : 12
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of On the Rocks (2020)
Lead Actors - Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans
Writer(s) - Sofia Coppola
Director(s) - Sofia Coppola
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about On the Rocks (2020)
What is the release date of On the Rocks (2020)?
Release date of On the Rocks (2020) is 02-10-2020.
What is the total runtime of On the Rocks (2020) in minutes?
Total runtime of On the Rocks (2020) in minutes is 96 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce On the Rocks (2020) movie?
The budget consumed to produce On the Rocks (2020) movie is around $0.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie On the Rocks (2020)?
Expected revenue from movie movie On the Rocks (2020) is around $0.00.
What is the pupularity of On the Rocks (2020)?
Worldwide pupularity of On the Rocks (2020) movie is 10.896%.
What is the name of the production company of film On the Rocks (2020)?
Production company of film On the Rocks (2020) is/are American Zoetrope, .
Which country the film On the Rocks (2020) is produced in?
Film production country for the film On the Rocks (2020) is United States of America, .
Which language the film On the Rocks (2020) is produced in?
Film On the Rocks (2020) is produced in English (English), French (Français), Russian (Pусский), Spanish (Español), language(s).
Which Genre the film On the Rocks (2020) belongs to?
Movie On the Rocks (2020) is categorized under Comedy, Drama, Romance genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film On the Rocks (2020)?
Lead actors of the film On the Rocks (2020) are Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans.
Who is the writer of the film On the Rocks (2020)?
The writer(s) of the film On the Rocks (2020) is/are Sofia Coppola.
Who is the director of the film On the Rocks (2020)?
The director(s) of the film On the Rocks (2020) is/are Sofia Coppola.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by On the Rocks (2020) movie?
Movie On the Rocks (2020) has 2 wins & 40 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of On the Rocks (2020) in-short?
Short plot of movie On the Rocks (2020): A young mother reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through New York..
What is the full story of On the Rocks (2020) movie?
Full plot of movie On the Rocks (2020): All it took was one long, passionate, late-night kiss on the lips to make novelist and mother-of-two Laura suspicious of her career-driven, high-reaching husband, Dean. Now, as the uncomfortable feelings of doubt and mistrust start creeping up on her, fanned by the horrible idea that the love of her life may be cheating on her, Laura reluctantly enlists the help of the impeccably dressed, semi-retired art dealer, Felix: her suave, mischievous, and effortlessly charming philanderer father. But, even though it is sometimes exhausting, we all want to be loved, and amid a persistent writer's block, Felix's innocent flirts with random women, Martini-fuelled lunches, and high-speed car chases in Manhattan's neon-lit streets, Laura needs to know. Is her life falling apart?.
Where to find full details of On the Rocks (2020) movie?
You can find the full details of movie On the Rocks (2020) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9606374
Where to stream or watch movie On the Rocks (2020) online?
You can stream or watch online movie On the Rocks (2020) on Apple TV Plus, .
List of full Starcast and crew members of On the Rocks (2020)
Full Starcast:
Name: Rashida Jones
Character: Laura
Name: Bill Murray
Character: Felix
Name: Marlon Wayans
Character: Dean
Name: Jessica Henwick
Character: Fiona
Name: Jenny Slate
Character: Vanessa
Name: Liyanna Muscat
Character: Maya
Name: Alexandra Mary Reimer
Character: Theo
Name: Anna Reimer
Character: Theo
Name: Barbara Bain
Character: Gran
Name: Juliana Canfield
Character: Amanda
Name: Alva Chinn
Character: Diane
Name: Mike Keller
Character: Officer O'Callaghan
Name: Musto Pelinkovicci
Character: Musto
Name: Zora Casebere
Character: Babysitter 1
Name: Melissa Errico
Character: Music Teacher
Name: Zoe Bullock
Character: Jenna
Name: Chase Sui Wonders
Character: Chase
Name: Elizabeth Guindi
Character: Carla
Name: Jules Willcox
Character: Mom
Name: Ximena Lamadrid
Character: Mandy
Name: Kelly Lynch
Character: Blonde
Name: Earl Rose
Character: Piano Player
Name: Catherine G. Blair
Character: Cocktail Party Guest 1
Name: Anne Goldrach
Character: Cocktail Party Guest 2
Name: Waltrudis Buck
Character: Lady 1
Name: Nancy Ozelli
Character: Lady 2
Name: Chris Cenatiempo
Character: Police Officer 2
Name: Cliff Samara
Character: Security Attendant
Name: Natia Dune
Character: Waitress
Name: Nadia Dajani
Character: Kelly
Name: Spice Greene
Character: Host
Name: Grayson Eddey
Character: Milo
Name: Charlotte D'Alessio
Character: Model Mom
Name: Kim Hill
Character: Mom at School
Name: Evangeline Young
Character: Miss Mindy
Name: John Tropea
Character: Guitar Player
Crew Members:
Name: Fred Roos
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Sofia Coppola
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Sofia Coppola
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Sofia Coppola
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer
Name: Sarah Flack
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Anne Ross
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Richard Beggs
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer
Name: Richard Beggs
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Editor
Name: Richard Beggs
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Richard Beggs
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Jennifer Dehghan
Department: Art
Job/Role: Supervising Art Director
Name: Tony Martinez
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising ADR Editor
Name: Tony Martinez
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Dialogue Editor
Name: Mitch Glazer
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Bruce Winant
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting
Name: Roman Coppola
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Philippe Le Sourd
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Declan Mulvey
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Amy Beth Silver
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Mick O'Rourke
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Nicole Daniels
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Youree Henley
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Jeffrey Lee Gibson
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Courtney Bright
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Evelyne Noraz
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Department Head
Name: Anguibe Guindo
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator
Name: Stacey Battat
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Jack Coffen
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Eva Z. Cabrera
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Richard Hebrank
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Coordinator
Name: Brooke Ensign
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Unit Publicist
Name: Frances Hannon
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Frances Hannon
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Brian Smyj
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator
Name: Dann Fink
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting
Name: Mark Odgers
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Joanna Brett
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Costumer
Name: Allison Hall
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting Assistant
Name: Eric Papa
Department: Art
Job/Role: Location Scout
Name: Heikki Kossi
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist
Name: Eliza Paley
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Christine Hooghuis
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: JoJo Whilden
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: Roy Waldspurger
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Roy Waldspurger
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Robert Nagle
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Ken Ishii
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Production Sound Mixer
Name: Chris Cenatiempo
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Janet Gaynor
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Additional Editor
Name: Caroline Jaczko
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: Caroline Jaczko
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Dean Marrazzo
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Brad Robinson
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Curtis Smith
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Noah Schultz
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Michael Gallart
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Gaffer
Name: Erica Suzanne Scott
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer
Name: Lee Salevan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Lee Salevan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Editor
Name: Jackie Risotto
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Makeup Artist
Name: Scott Ferlisi
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Edward Devereaux II
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Captain
Name: Kari Vähäkuopus
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Mixer
Name: James Northrup
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Claire Mahony
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair Stylist
Name: Kristen Kiyan
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Shellie Gillespie
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Accountant
Name: Holly Pilch
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator
Name: Mary Hodge
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Production Coordinator
Name: Eric McAllister
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound Editor
Name: Grant Wilfley
Department: Production
Job/Role: Extras Casting
Name: Dan Bornstein
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor
Name: Jen Egan
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Freddy Esposito
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Toshiro Yamaguchi
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "B" Camera
Name: Theresa Marra-Siliceo
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Austin Behan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Scott Kelly
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Sussan Cordero
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director
Name: Nitasha Bhambree
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Mariella Navarro
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department Coordinator
Name: Christie Mullen
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Manager
Name: Damien van der Cruyssen
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Colorist
Name: Turner Smith
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: April Schuller
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Department Head
Name: Benjamin Bridges
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration Buyer
Name: Richard Keeshan
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Supervisor
Name: Wesley Battle
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Patricia Porter
Department: Production
Job/Role: Payroll Accountant
Name: Alex Anagnostidis
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Ted Lehane
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Thomas Mars
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Thomas Mars
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Supervisor
Name: Deck D'arcy
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Deck D'arcy
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Supervisor
Name: Laurent Brancowitz
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Laurent Brancowitz
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Supervisor
Name: Christian Mazzalai
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Christian Mazzalai
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Supervisor
Name: Igor Ibradzic
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Ben D'Andrea
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Best Boy Grip
Name: Joanna Leavens
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Property Master
Name: Lance Ranzer
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Supervisor
Name: Derric J. Stotts
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Clint Reynolds
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Ann Carton
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Billy Darrer
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Mike Matera
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Rick Gioia
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "A" Camera
Name: Jordan Levie
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant "A" Camera
Name: Vince J. Vennitti
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "B" Camera Operator
Name: Silvio Marfe
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Best Boy Electric
Name: John Halligan
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Lee Walker
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: David Schanker
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Benjy Harris
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects Coordinator
Name: Cailey Breneman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Costume Designer
Name: Marie Seifts
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Supervisor
Name: Jessica Calderón
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Costumer
Name: Mary Caprari
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Costumer
Name: Laurette Partridge
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Coordinator
Name: Steve Darius
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Tom Sexton
Department: Production
Job/Role: Assistant Location Manager
Name: Damon Smith
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Co-Captain
Name: Guy Kozak
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Dresser
Reviews Section
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I wanted so much more than the product we ended up with here. While I enjoyed 'On The Rocks', I can't push myself past saying it was simply cute and sweet - and while it bolstered my love of Bill Murray just a little further, for Rashida Jones it just made me shrug. - Jess Fenton Read Jess' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-on-the-rocks-another-sophia-coppola-and-bill-murray-collab-with-a-splash-of-water
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Before jumping into the movie itself, I need to offer my appreciation for Sofia Coppola's career so far. With such a renowned filmmaker as a father (Francis Ford Coppola, the famous director behind the classic The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, and much more), Sofia was able to create a distinct career, avoiding condescending comparisons with her father's success. Most people in her situation would crumble to the pressure and succumb to a total failure. Fortunately, Sofia started showing her own unique talent early by delivering one of the best rom-coms of the 2000s, Lost in Translation (only her second feature film). Therefore, I was actually pretty interested in the simple premise of On the Rocks. This latest installment in Sofia's filmography continues one of her trademark characteristics: a light movie that addresses not-that-light themes. The main narrative follows the answer to a binary question: is Laura's (Rashida Jones) husband, Dean (Marlon Wayans), having an affair? The two possible outcomes don't allow the film to carry any impactful surprises regarding this storyline, but Sofia writes a screenplay filled with astonishingly captivating character interactions, mostly between Laura and her father, Felix (Bill Murray). The movie's beginning focuses on demonstrating Laura's day-to-day basis, developing this character in an exceptionally smooth manner. These first minutes without Felix in the picture establish Laura's mental state perfectly. Her feelings, thoughts, doubts, everything is shared with the viewer either through clean exposition or subtle expressions from the remarkable Rashida Jones, who delivers a nuanced, extremely rich performance. Then, enter the phenomenal Bill Murray. Felix is a charming yet complicated old man who can't be around a woman without hitting on her or stating dumb things like, "I think I'm getting deaf to women's voices". His relationship with her daughter seems quite close to the point of Laura trusting his crazy conspiracy theories based on exaggerated facts. Here lies my number one issue with the film. Until the third act, I could describe On the Rocks in one word: real. Every scene, conversation, or action is displayed in such a realistic way that I struggle to find a single sequence that didn't need to be in the movie. At the end of each scene, the viewer always learns something new, whether about a character, an event, or merely a detail of someone's life. However, the last half-an-hour takes the main characters (father and daughter, to be clear) through a path that crosses the line of common sense and makes me doubt if Laura would truly do such a thing, based on what the film showed of her personality until then. Nevertheless, that's not the problem. The real issue is the revelation that comes with this final act that raises a few questions concerning the father-daughter connection. I can't get into spoilers, but Sofia develops Felix as a fun, entertaining, not-to-be-taken-seriously old guy who makes a few too many jokes that maybe he shouldn't. However, after discovering a certain part of his life and how it affected his family, I partially lost empathy. The revelation is probably the only slightly surprising aspect of the movie, not because it's shocking (the film clearly points in that direction), but due to the viewer's focus being on finding out if Dean is cheating on Laura. This new development makes me question how Laura can be so close to her father without ever showing on-screen how she dealt with this situation, especially at the very end where the subject matter is brought back into her life. Don't be mistaken by this extensive explanation, I still enjoyed the movie! I can't deny the impact of this negative issue, but it's far from destroying the film. It's beautifully produced, with every technical aspect complementing each other. Sofia controls both the pacing and the tone of the movie in a flawless fashion. Still, Rashida Jones and Bill Murray steal the spotlight. Both deliver outstanding performances, carrying the dialogues effortlessly and fully embracing their characters' personas. Marlon Wayans is also pretty good, even though he doesn't have that much screentime. With a short runtime, the premise gets surprisingly more captivating than what I thought it was going to be. I felt significantly invested in the process of finding out the answer to the big question, and despite the partially disappointing third act, this storyline is brilliantly executed. In the end, On the Rocks is yet another success for A24 and Apple TV+. Sofia Coppola continues her already remarkable, distinct career with another film defined by one of her trademark attributes. A serious subject depicted through a lighter perspective, possessing fascinating character interactions, and a premise that ends up being a lot more engaging (yet still somewhat predictable and formulaic) than what's expected from it. Rashida Jones and Bill Murray are genuinely impressive, sharing palpable chemistry, ultimately carrying the whole narrative on their shoulders. It doesn't feel like a movie. It feels like a real story with real people... at least until the third act, where an over-the-top, hard-to-accept sequence leads to a revelation that questions the father-daughter bond, as well as the rushed resolution of such declaration. I still recommend it as a weekend's evening pick due to its short runtime and overall enjoyable story. Rating: B-
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