Me and Orson Welles(2008)
“All's Fair in love and Theater.”
Overview
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Director
Richard Linklater
Studio
CinemaNX
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Zac Efron
as Richard Samuels
Christian McKay
as Orson Welles
Claire Danes
as Sonja Jones
Ben Chaplin
as George Coulouris
Zoe Kazan
as Gretta Alder
Eddie Marsan
as John Houseman
Kelly Reilly
as Muriel Brassler
James Tupper
as Joseph Cotten
Leo Bill
as Norman Lloyd
Patrick Kennedy
as Grover Burgess
Aidan McArdle
as Martin Gabel
Al Weaver
as Sam Leve
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
CinemaNX • Isle of Man Film • Framestore
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Me and Orson Welles?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Me and Orson Welles (2008).
What is Me and Orson Welles about?▼
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Who directed Me and Orson Welles?▼
Me and Orson Welles was directed by Richard Linklater and released in 2008. It is a drama, history, comedy film.
How long is Me and Orson Welles?▼
Me and Orson Welles has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Me and Orson Welles?▼
The cast of Me and Orson Welles includes Zac Efron as Richard Samuels, Christian McKay as Orson Welles, Claire Danes as Sonja Jones, Ben Chaplin as George Coulouris, Zoe Kazan as Gretta Alder and more.
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