The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.
Casts Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer, Parker Posey, Christopher Moynihan, John Michael Higgins, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Fred Willard, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest
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IMDB 7.2 | May , 1992
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IMDB 5.8 | May , 1992
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IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2018
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IMDB 7.2 | Aug , 1992
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IMDB 6.6 | Mar , 1992
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IMDB 6.3 | Jul , 1990
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IMDB 5.3 | Feb , 2000
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IMDB 6.2 | Nov , 2004
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IMDB 6.6 | Oct , 2004
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IMDB 7.1 | Apr , 1995
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IMDB 6 | Mar , 2003
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IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2024
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IMDB 5.6 | Jul , 2009
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IMDB 7.3 | Jul , 2009
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IMDB 4.6 | Jul , 2001
A Jewish man discovers his boyfriend of 10 years has been cheating on him, and decides to embark on a dating spree.Swimming with Sharks
IMDB 6.6 | Sep , 1994
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