Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Near the end of the film, when Helene is talking to Patrick about the guy she's about to go out on a date with, she says, "He drove down from Providence". Anyone living in Boston all their life would never say it that way, instead, she would say, "He drove up from Providence" as Providence is south of Boston geographically. (more)

Trivia:
Ben Affleck's directorial debut in a major motion picture, although he did direct two other movies that never made it to the big screen. (more)

Filming Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Patrick Kenzie: I always believed it was the things you don't choose that makes you who you are. Your city, your neighborhood, your family. People here take pride in these things, like it was something they'd accomplished. The bodies around their souls, the cities wrapped around those...
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 17 wins & 6 nominations (more)