In The Bedroom
Crime, Drama
Miramax  (2001) 130 mins TV-MA

7.4 (17,572 votes)
"The Best Picture Of The Year!" -The New York Times

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, this universally acclaimed film features Academy Award® winners Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei and Academy Award® nominee Tom Wilkinson.

When young Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl) becomes romantically involved with an older single mother (Tomei), his parents (Spacek and Wilkinson) are concerned. But when the relationship takes a sudden and tragic turn, the Fowlers are forced to confront the harsh reality of their situation and the inescapable consequences of their actions.

An uncommonly suspenseful and disturbing film powered by a remarkable cast, In the Bedroom has been hailed by critics everywhere as one of the year's finest motion pictures....

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Cast and Crew
Tom Wilkinson  ......  Matt Fowler
Sissy Spacek  ......  Ruth Fowler
Nick Stahl  ......  Frank Fowler
Marisa Tomei  ......  Natalie Strout
William Mapother  ......  Richard Strout
William Wise  ......  Willis Grinnel
Director  .....  Todd Field
Producer  .....  Todd Field; Ross Katz
Writer  .....  Andre Dubus; Robert Festinger; Todd Field; Rob Festinger
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: When Matt is eating in the diner the napkin disappears and reappears underneath the silverware. (more)

Trivia:
There were 15 takes of Sissy Spacek slapping Marisa Tomei. The final version of the film used the first take. (more)

Filming Locations:
Belfast, Maine, USA (more)

Quotes:
Willis Grinnel: Ever notice that even the worst bastards have friends? (more)

Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 41 nominations (more)