My Life in Ruins(2009)
“The most fun you can have without a passport.”
Overview
A Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open their eyes to the wonders of an exotic foreign land while beginning to see the world through a new set of eyes in the process.
Director
Donald Petrie
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Nia Vardalos
as Georgia Ianakopolis
Richard Dreyfuss
as Irv Gideon
Alexis Georgoulis
as Poupi Kakas
Alistair McGowan
as Nico
Harland Williams
as Big Al Sawchuck
Rachel Dratch
as Kim
Caroline Goodall
as Dr. Elizabeth Tullen
Ian Ogilvy
as Mr. Stewart Tullen
Sophie Stuckey
as Caitlin
María Botto
as Lala Cruz
María Adánez
as Lena
Brian Palermo
as Marc
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures • 26 Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Life in Ruins?▼
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What is My Life in Ruins about?▼
A Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open their eyes to the wonders of an exotic foreign land while beginning to see the world through a new set of eyes in the process.
Who directed My Life in Ruins?▼
My Life in Ruins was directed by Donald Petrie and released in 2009. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is My Life in Ruins?▼
My Life in Ruins has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in My Life in Ruins?▼
The cast of My Life in Ruins includes Nia Vardalos as Georgia Ianakopolis, Richard Dreyfuss as Irv Gideon, Alexis Georgoulis as Poupi Kakas, Alistair McGowan as Nico, Harland Williams as Big Al Sawchuck and more.
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