The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

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The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
An ensemble slice-of-life piece that looks at what happens when a woman in her fifties moves into a secure complex with her elderly husband. As his health declines, she tries to find her place in the world, which leads to interactions with numerous people, including her husband's first wife, and a young, good-looking grocery store clerk.

98 minutes.
No persons under 16 (Language, Sex).
Drama, Female interest, On the art circuit
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Credits

Cast
Robin Wright Penn, Mike Binder, Alan Arkin, Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, Maria Bello, Keanu Reeves
Director
Rebecca Miller
ScreenplayRebecca Miller, from her book
MusicMichael Rohatyn
CinematographyDeclan Quinn
EditingSabine Hoffman
Sound formats
Made in2009
Produced byElevation Filmworks, Grand Army Entertainment, IM Global, Lumina Films, Plan B Entertainment

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreDrama
LanguageMild to strong
NudityBrief (breast nudity)
SexMild impact and sustained scene
ViolenceModerate impact
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseMild impact
CommentsNone
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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Theresa Smith quote iconEmotional journey of self-discovery
10
Die Burger
Paul Boekkooi quote iconNie 'n lewnesveranderende prent nie, maar tog prikkelend
10
Cape Times
Anthony Quinn quote iconMagnificent portrayal by Wright Penn
5
Box Office
Richard Mowe quote iconMiller’s acutely sensitive and often very funny script make it a welcome respite from all the empty blockbusters going the rounds.
10
eye Weekly
Chandler Levack
10
Metacritic.com
16 critics
10
Rottentomatoes critics
65 critics
12
Rottentomatoes tomatometer
Tomatometer quote iconReverential and offbeat, the road trip film Private lives of Pippa Lee takes emotional detours and is elevated by great performances, particularly that of Robin Wright-Penn.
14

What the People say

Internet
1771 Netizens quote iconNot as good as the book
13

Average .. 52%

10

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