Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 134 mins.
Release date - 25-12-1991
Release year - 1991
Genres - Drama
Overall ratings and scores for Grand Canyon:
Happiness Score - 6.5/10, World Popularity Score - 5.684/100, IMDB Score - 6.9, Metascore - 64, Internet Movie Database - 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 78%, Metacritic - 64/100, .
Grand Canyon movie has Total Global Votes - 160, Total IMD Votes - 15,961
Grand Canyon Movie Introduction: Movie Grand Canyon, release year 1991 is written by Lawrence Kasdan, Meg Kasdan and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. The leading star-cast in this movie are Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.
Movie story-line: Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles. At the center of the film is the unlikely friendship of two men from different races and classes brought together when one finds himself in jeopardy in the other's rough neighborhood.
Movie synopsis: The intertwined stories of a group of Angelenos are told, the stories largely a lament of Los Angeles being a city not their own if it ever was. The stories are also split largely by the black/white race divide. Centered on the black side is Simon, a widowed tow truck driver with a deaf daughter away at college. Simon has an understanding of the gang violence that surrounds his neighborhood, especially as his teenage nephew Otis - Simon's single-mother sister Deborah's eldest offspring - is part of a gang, what he believes he has to do to survive in the short term regardless of the consequences. Centered on the white side is Mack, an immigration lawyer who acts largely on impulse only thinking of the implications of his actions after the fact if at all. He also has an unconscious want to be liked. An example of the latter is something he does for Jane, the friend of his paralegal Dee, only seconds after he meets her for the first time, Dee who better understands his actions but doesn't much like them. Mack's wife Claire is at a crossroads in life in their fifteen year old son, Roberto, needing his parents less and less. What Claire sees as a sign to renew her life is only the most visible issue in a long line of issues that demonstrate the unspoken problems in their marriage. The one person whose story is told that is somewhat outside of this lament is Mack's best friend, Davis, a successful producer whose movies, as per his want, must have the "money shot" of the proverbial and literal head exploding in whatever violent action.
Highlights - Grand Canyon (1991)
Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $40,991,329.00
Produced by - 20th Century Fox
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 7 nominations total
Certificate(s) - DE : 12 US : R
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Grand Canyon (1991)
Lead Actors - Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin
Writer(s) - Lawrence Kasdan, Meg Kasdan
Director(s) - Lawrence Kasdan
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Grand Canyon (1991)
What is the release date of Grand Canyon (1991)?
Release date of Grand Canyon (1991) is 25-12-1991.
What is the total runtime of Grand Canyon (1991) in minutes?
Total runtime of Grand Canyon (1991) in minutes is 134 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Grand Canyon (1991) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Grand Canyon (1991) movie is around $0.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Grand Canyon (1991)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Grand Canyon (1991) is around $40,991,329.00.
What is the pupularity of Grand Canyon (1991)?
Worldwide pupularity of Grand Canyon (1991) movie is 5.684%.
What is the name of the production company of film Grand Canyon (1991)?
Production company of film Grand Canyon (1991) is/are 20th Century Fox, .
Which country the film Grand Canyon (1991) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Grand Canyon (1991) is United States of America, .
Which language the film Grand Canyon (1991) is produced in?
Film Grand Canyon (1991) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Grand Canyon (1991) belongs to?
Movie Grand Canyon (1991) is categorized under Crime, Drama genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Grand Canyon (1991)?
Lead actors of the film Grand Canyon (1991) are Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin.
Who is the writer of the film Grand Canyon (1991)?
The writer(s) of the film Grand Canyon (1991) is/are Lawrence Kasdan, Meg Kasdan.
Who is the director of the film Grand Canyon (1991)?
The director(s) of the film Grand Canyon (1991) is/are Lawrence Kasdan.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Grand Canyon (1991) movie?
Movie Grand Canyon (1991) has Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 7 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Grand Canyon (1991) in-short?
Short plot of movie Grand Canyon (1991): The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles..
What is the full story of Grand Canyon (1991) movie?
Full plot of movie Grand Canyon (1991): The intertwined stories of a group of Angelenos are told, the stories largely a lament of Los Angeles being a city not their own if it ever was. The stories are also split largely by the black/white race divide. Centered on the black side is Simon, a widowed tow truck driver with a deaf daughter away at college. Simon has an understanding of the gang violence that surrounds his neighborhood, especially as his teenage nephew Otis - Simon's single-mother sister Deborah's eldest offspring - is part of a gang, what he believes he has to do to survive in the short term regardless of the consequences. Centered on the white side is Mack, an immigration lawyer who acts largely on impulse only thinking of the implications of his actions after the fact if at all. He also has an unconscious want to be liked. An example of the latter is something he does for Jane, the friend of his paralegal Dee, only seconds after he meets her for the first time, Dee who better understands his actions but doesn't much like them. Mack's wife Claire is at a crossroads in life in their fifteen year old son, Roberto, needing his parents less and less. What Claire sees as a sign to renew her life is only the most visible issue in a long line of issues that demonstrate the unspoken problems in their marriage. The one person whose story is told that is somewhat outside of this lament is Mack's best friend, Davis, a successful producer whose movies, as per his want, must have the "money shot" of the proverbial and literal head exploding in whatever violent action..
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Grand Canyon (1991)
Full Starcast:
Name: Danny Glover
Character: Simon
Name: Kevin Kline
Character: Mack
Name: Steve Martin
Character: Davis
Name: Mary McDonnell
Character: Claire
Name: Mary-Louise Parker
Character: Dee
Name: Alfre Woodard
Character: Jane
Name: Jeremy Sisto
Character: Roberto
Name: Tina Lifford
Character: Deborah
Name: Patrick Malone
Character: Otis
Name: Randle Mell
Character: The Alley Baron
Name: Sarah Trigger
Character: Vanessa
Name: Destinee DeWalt
Character: KelleyName: Candace Mead
Character: Claire's BabyName: Lauren Mead
Character: Claire's Baby
Name: Shaun Baker
Character: Rocstar
Name: K. Todd Freeman
Character: WipeName: Deon Sams
Character: Jimmy
Name: Christopher M. Brown
Character: Rotor
Name: Gregg Dandridge
Character: Eddie
Name: Branscombe Richmond
Character: Ace CopName: Walt Jordan
Character: Deuce Cop
Name: Todd Allen
Character: Myers
Name: Carole Ita White
Character: Morning Nurse
Name: Basil Wallace
Character: Insurance SalesmanName: Georgina Lindsey
Character: Cathy Fox
Name: Jack Kehler
Character: Steve Fox
Name: Marley Shelton
Character: AmandaName: Lynn Salvatori
Character: Woman In Baseball CapName: Jim Morange
Character: Bus Driver
Name: Henry Kingi
Character: SkinName: Steven Keith Davis
Character: ScarName: Sharon Lee Jones
Character: Studio Girl
Name: Mary Ellen Trainor
Character: Ms. Green
Name: Gary Carlos Cervantes
Character: Watch RobberName: Ben McCreary
Character: Jackson
Name: Jeanne Bates
Character: Mrs. MenckenName: Sam H. Ginsburg
Character: Mr. Mencken
Name: Brett A. Jones
Character: Window Breaking Thug
Name: Paul E. Short
Character: Myers' Partner
Name: Willie C. Carpenter
Character: Simon's FriendName: Antonio Royuela
Character: Carlos
Name: Eddie Perez
Character: Carlos' Friend #1
Name: Clifton Collins Jr.
Character: Carlos' Friend #2Name: Hugh Ross
Character: Davis' AssistantName: Roxanne Kasdan
Character: Davis' Assistant
Name: Cora Lee Day
Character: Woman in CarName: John Ashby
Character: Woman's DriverName: Jacqueline Alexandra Citron
Character: Forum Twin #1Name: Kristen Amber Citron
Character: Forum Twin #2
Crew Members:
Name: James Newton Howard
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Walter Hill
Department: Crew
Job/Role: ThanksName: Cheryl Carasik
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Bo Welch
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Lawrence Kasdan
Department: Directing
Job/Role: DirectorName: Lawrence Kasdan
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Lawrence Kasdan
Department: Writing
Job/Role: WriterName: Charles Okun
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Owen Roizman
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of PhotographyName: Tom Duffield
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art DirectionName: Jennifer Shull
Department: Production
Job/Role: CastingName: Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume DesignName: Carol Littleton
Department: Editing
Job/Role: EditorName: Leonard Engelman
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: Stu Bernstein
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects EditorName: Frank Griffin
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: Michael Grillo
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Marlene D. Williams
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: HairstylistName: John Murray
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Editor
Name: Alicia Stevenson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley ArtistName: Anne Rapp
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script SupervisorName: John Panzarella
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location ManagerName: Burt Dalton
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special EffectsName: Thomas R. Burman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Makeup EffectsName: Meg Kasdan
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate ProducerName: Kimberly Harris
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Editor
Name: Barbara Harris
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice CastingName: Nerses Gezalyan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley RecordistName: John H. Arrufat
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue EditorName: James Matheny
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue EditorName: Ron Stacker Thompson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate ProducerName: Dan O'Connell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley ArtistName: William A. Petrotta
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property MasterName: Robert Grieve
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound EditorName: Rick Kline
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording MixerName: Kevin O’Connell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording MixerName: Greg Orloff
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley MixerName: Bari Dreiband-Burman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Makeup EffectsName: Steph Benseman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location ManagerName: Steve Mann
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects EditorName: David E. Stone
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue EditorName: Winnie D. Brown
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume SupervisorName: Geoffrey Patterson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom OperatorName: Gemma La Mana
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still PhotographerName: Beth Bergeron
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR SupervisorName: David MacMillan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Production Sound MixerName: Michael Dressel
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley EditorName: Jonathan Klein
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Editor
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Reviews Section
_**Thought-Provoking Drama with Characters You Care about**_ "Grand Canyon" (1991) is essentially about the 'grand canyon' that exists between the races and the haves & have-nots in America. It starts out powerfully with a middle-aged lawyer named Mack (Kevin Kline) taking an unwise detour in L.A.; the situation turns threatening when a group of thugs harass him, but a tow truck driver comes to his aid (Danny Glover). Thus begins a relationship that positively impacts both of their lives and the those connected to them. One subplot involves Mack's love/lust for women (like any red-blooded male). He and his wife (Mary McDonnell) are starting to experience the empty nest syndrome; he naturally veers toward an affair at work. There's an early scene where the potential "other woman" (Mary-Louise Parker) comes into his office and puts her hand on his. It's a simple yet potent scene. Is it wrong for Mack to have feelings for this woman? Should he risk destroying his marriage by pursuing a more intimate relationship? And, if he does commit adultery, can he still change his mind before it's too late? Will he? That's just one subplot amongst many. Some reviewers feel there are TOO many stories going on. I suggest they stick to lighter fare. Here’s a sampling of themes explored: Miraculous life-saving encounters; white/black relations; the rich/working class/poor divide; homelessness. Why do kids join gangs/become hoodlums? The challenges of a nigh romance-less marriage; the drive to improve one's living standards. Does violence in film escalate violence or is it simply a reflection of society? Does a filmmaker have a moral responsibility to society? Life-changing experiences that aren't so life-changing after all. How many split seconds do you have to make a left turn in downtown traffic? What do you do after miraculously finding/saving an infant? Divine intervention; matchmaking, blind dates and finding Mr. or Ms. "right”; the ripple-effect each person's actions have on others, revealing humanity's significance, which is contrasted by the idea that humanity is inconsequential compared to the Earth & Universe's timeless marvels, like the Grand Canyon itself. The picture obviously bites off a lot, but is well able to chew it. It bespeaks of real life and doesn't come off contrived at all. Take for example the teen's driving lesson: He makes a serious mistake and then pulls over. After his father explains a few things he attempts to start the vehicle which is ALREADY running. We've all done that. Another example would be the filmmaker’s beautiful redhead girlfriend Vanessa (Sarah Trigger): She's calm, happy and pleasant one moment but then suddenly starts crying (obviously provoked by a statement). A rambling and uncomfortable emotional rant ensues. It's real. Another example would be Claire's reaction when her son asks if she and Mack are getting a divorce. Shocked, she replies, "Why would you ask that?! Do we seem like a couple on the verge of divorce?" She KNOWS that her son wouldn't ask such a question unless he sensed there were problems in the marriage on some instinctual level. These are just three minor examples off the top of my head. I've heard some complain that there's no humor. Did we see the same movie? There's actually quite a bit of humor or, at least, amusing and light-hearted moments. (How could there not be with Steve Martin in the cast?). Even though the picture is essentially a serious drama I busted out laughing, snickering or smiling on several occasions. Scanning through the reviews you'll note that "Grand Canyon" is a love it or hate it piece. I love it. The acting is, for the most part, great and you really come to care for the characters; you care about the outcome of each of the story lines. One reviewer commented that "Grand Canyon" is a depressing film; he couldn't be more wrong. Yes, there are some disconcerting story elements, but watch it till the end. Other reviewers criticize Steve Martin playing a filmmaker with a beard. These people need to get a life; Martin was perfect for the role. I appreciate that “Grand Canyon" respects the intelligence of the viewer; it's not dumbed-down, nor is everything spelled out. Some things you have to read in-between-the-lines, others are left to the imagination. It also provokes you to ponder the numerous issues it addresses for days afterward. Few movies have this effect. In fact, there's so much to "Grand Canyon" that you'll get something new from the picture with each viewing. When the movie was originally released a New York Times critic it as the worst movie ever made (Why sure!). First of all, who cares what some moron from the NY Times says? The very fact that he writes for The Times tells you that his artistic judgment shouldn't be taken too seriously. Also, most critics hailed 2004's "Crash" as a masterpiece but it obviously borrowed much from "Grand Canyon”; the difference is that the latter is the better film. Although "Crash" has its merits "Grand Canyon" is more entertaining and actually inspiring rather than downbeat. "Grand Canyon" is a film of the most eminent order; a masterpiece. It runs 2 hours, 14 minutes, and was shot in the Los Angeles area. GRADE: A
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