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Larry Crowne (2011)

Larry Crowne poster
Directed by
Tom Hanks
Genre
drama film, comedy film, romantic comedy
Country
France, United States
Runtime
1h 39m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 1,435 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A middle-aged man loses his job and decides to go back to college. He makes new friends and finds a fresh start in life.

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What happens

Larry Crowne is a 2011 American romantic comedy film starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. The film was produced and directed by Hanks, who co-wrote its screenplay with Nia Vardalos. The story was inspired by Hanks' time studying at Chabot College. The film tells the story of Larry Crowne, a middle-aged man who unexpectedly loses his job and returns to education. It was released in the United States on July 1, 2011. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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